Description
Indulge in the rich decadence of Chocolate Fudge Truffle Cheesecake, a dessert that promises to captivate chocolate enthusiasts. This luscious cheesecake features a velvety filling made from bittersweet chocolate and creamy cream cheese, all resting on a delightful graham cracker crust. Topped with a glossy ganache and garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, this impressive dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a special treat. Easy to prepare and sure to be the star of any gathering, this recipe yields 20 servings, making it ideal for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 12 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons baking cocoa powder
- 5 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Reddi-Wip (for garnish)
- chocolate syrup (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, cocoa powder, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate; beat together cream cheese, sugars, and cocoa in another bowl until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in heavy whipping cream and vanilla; fold in melted chocolate gently.
- Pour over the crust and bake for about 130 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool gradually in the oven.
- For the ganache, heat heavy whipping cream until simmering, then stir in chocolate pieces and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake; refrigerate overnight before serving with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 130 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg