Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe (Rich, Creamy & Easy to Make)

Ingredients

• For Chocolate Cookie Crust
• 18-20 whole dark chocolate cookies or Oreo cookies
• For Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
• 200 ml whipping cream, warmed
• 250 grams baking chocolate (about 62% cocoa), chopped
• 396 grams (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 500 grams cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 ? teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• For Chocolate Ganache
• 200 grams dark chocolate (I used 82%), chopped
• For Decoration
• Chocolate candies
• NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.

Instructions

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   --- Making Chocolate Cookie Crust ---

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   Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).

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   Add chocolate cookies to a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. If using Oreo cookies, keep the filling intact.

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   Transfer cookie crumbs to a bowl and add melted butter. Mix well until all crumbs are evenly coated.

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   Brush a 25 cm (9-inch) springform cake pan with butter and line the base with baking paper.

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   Transfer the crumb mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer.

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   NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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   --- Making Chocolate Cheesecake Filling ---

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   Add chopped baking chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth.

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    Add warm whipping cream to the melted chocolate and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

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    In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

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    Add condensed milk and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.

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    Add the chocolate mixture and dissolved coffee. Mix until smooth and incorporated.

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    Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until combined. Do not overmix.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- Baking the Cheesecake ---

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    Place the cheesecake on the center rack of the preheated oven.

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    Bake for 70-75 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle when gently shaken.

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    Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the oven door slightly open for 30 minutes.

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    Remove from the oven and cool completely at room temperature.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- Making Chocolate Ganache ---

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    Add chopped dark chocolate to a heatproof bowl.

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    Heat whipping cream until hot but not boiling.

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    Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- Decorating ---

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    Remove the chilled cheesecake from the refrigerator and carefully release it from the pan.

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    Pour the ganache over the cheesecake and spread gently over the top.

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    Decorate with chocolate candies and drizzle with melted white chocolate.

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    Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the ganache is set.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- ENJOY THIS RECIPE ---

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    ENJOY THIS RECIPE.