Description
A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake topped with a luscious ganache, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 Oreo cookies crushed
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 32 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Optional Garnishes: strawberries, raspberries, whipped chocolate ganache, chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Wrap a 9-inch springform pan in 2 layers of heavy duty aluminum foil to prevent water from getting in. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Prepare the water bath by placing a folded towel in the bottom of a large roasting pan or baking dish.
- In a food processor, pulse Oreos to crumbs and add melted butter. Transfer to the prepared springform pan and press to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes then let cool while preparing the filling.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate in 30-second increments. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until blended.
- Add sour cream, flour, and vanilla; mix until incorporated.
- Mix in the melted chocolate, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until blended.
- Pour cheesecake mixture into the cooled crust and create an even layer.
- Place the springform pan in the water bath and pour hot water into the baking pan until it reaches the middle of the springform pan.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. The center should read 150°F. Cool in the oven for an hour.
- Run a knife around the rim of the pan and cool at room temperature for another hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the ganache, bring cream to a simmer and pour over the chopped bittersweet chocolate. Stir until smooth and let cool before topping the cheesecake.
- Pour the ganache over the cheesecake and chill until set, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a nice finish, use whipped chocolate ganache or chocolate shavings on top.
- Make sure the cheesecake is cooled completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg