Indulge yourself with the ultimate dessert experience - the double chocolate cheesecake with chocolate ganache! A decadent sensation that combines two rich chocolate layers over a crumbly graham cracker crust. This dessert is a symphony of flavors - a creamy, velvety cheesecake filling enhanced by a layer of rich and dense chocolate ganache. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this heavenly treat that will leave you craving for more.
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CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE WITH GANACHE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- To make the crust:
- Place the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and cinnamon in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until combined. Pour into a 9-inch springform pan. With your hands, press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, chop the bittersweet chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Add the espresso and stir until just melted. Set aside until cooled to room temperature.
- To make the filling:
- Cream the cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla and almond extracts and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce the speed of the mixer to medium and add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well. Scrape down the bowl and beater, as necessary. With the mixer on low, add the sour cream, and the cooled chocolate mixture. Mix thoroughly and pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 1 hour. Turn the oven off and allow the cake to sit in the oven with the door opened wide for 1 1/2 hours. Take the cake out of the oven and allow it to sit at room temperature, until completely cooled.
- For the ganache:
- Finely chop the semisweet chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Add the cream and stir until just melted. Set aside until cooled to room temperature.
- Remove the cake from the springform pan by carefully running a hot knife around the outside of the cake. Leave the cake on the bottom of the springform pan for serving. Drizzle the ganache over the top of the cheesecake.
TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
An American-born beauty, the cheesecake gets upgraded with a triple dose of chocolate. It's in the crust, in the filling, and over the top. To help prevent cracks, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside for an hour. To cut the cleanest slices, use a knife dipped in warm water.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Assemble a 9-inch springform pan with the raised side of the bottom facing down.
- In a food processor, pulse cookies until finely ground. Add butter, and pulse to moisten. Transfer to prepared pan, and press crumbs firmly and evenly into the bottom. Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet; bake 10 minutes, and set aside.
- Wipe out bowl and blade of food processor. Add cream cheese, sugar, and salt; blend until smooth. With motor running, add eggs, then sour cream, and finally chocolate; blend filling until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Wrap bottom half of springform pan in foil. Pour in filling; place in a roasting pan. Place roasting pan in oven. Pour in boiling water to come halfway up side of springform pan. Bake just until set, 1 hour. Turn oven off, and let cheesecake sit 1 hour in oven, without opening (this helps prevent cracking).
- Run a thin knife around the edge of the pan (this helps prevent cracking, too); leave in pan, and cool completely on wire rack. Cover loosely and refrigerate, at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
- Prepare Chocolate Ganache. Unmold cheesecake. Spread ganache in center of cheesecake; let set before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 g, Fat 50 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Cocoa and chocolate chips bring lots of chocolate to this creamy, delicious cheesecake.
Provided by Eagle brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips EAGLE BRAND®
Time 1h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Spray bottom of 9-inch springform pan with no-stick cooking spray.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; sprinkle evenly into bottom of pan.
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy in large bowl. Mix in cocoa and flour. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Chill. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 354.7 mg, Sugar 29.3 g
PHILADELPHIA DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies form the base of this creamy, chocolatey cheesecake topped with blueberries.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Time 5h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Mix crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-pan lined with foil. Bake 10 min.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add chocolate; mix well.
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
- Bake 45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 4 hours. Use foil to lift cheesecake from pan. Top with berries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 117.4 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 373.8 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
3D CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
This dark chocolate cheesecake is deep and decadent, earning it the right to be called "3D." This version always looks its chocolatey best, because the ganache coating blankets any cracks you may experience. -Vanassa Hicks, Flint, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cooled chocolate and cocoa. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to larger pan. , Bake 55-60 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes; loosen edges from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and sugar just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool to reach a spreading consistency, stirring occasionally., Remove rim from pan. Spread ganache over cheesecake to within 1 in. of edge. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 35g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE
Every slice of this creamy cheesecake is a standout. The classic pairing of chocolate and coffee is sure to please partygoers. -Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, butter, sugar and espresso powder. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, melted chocolate, cocoa, half-and-half and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the espresso powder and vanilla. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 350° until center is just set and top appears dull, 60-70 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan., In a small saucepan, combine liqueur and half-and-half. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form., Drizzle cheesecake with coffee syrup; garnish with whipped cream, chocolate and coffee beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 40g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
This is THE cheesecake to make for a celebration. It's a bit of work, but the actual cheesecake must be made 2 days before serving, and the chocolate leaf garnish, a day ahead. It is gorgeous and your guests will be awed. A hint of orange from the Grand Marnier liqueur used to scent the chocolate.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Cheesecake
Time 2h35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For crust: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F; place cookies, walnuts, sugar and chocolate in processor; process until finely chopped; add butter and process until moist crumbs form; transfer crumbs to a 10 inch springform pan; Press on bottom and 2 inches up sides of pan; set on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes; transfer to rack and cool; maintain oven temperature.
- For filling: Melt unsweetened chocolate, stir until smooth; cool slightly; beat cream cheese with ½ cup sugar in large bowl until fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating until just incorporated; transfer 2 ½ cups plain batter to a medium-sized bowl and set aside; add brown sugar to batter remaining in large bowl and beat until combined; mix corn syrup, then melted chocolate into this batter; pour 2/3 cup of this batter into a small bowl and set aside; pour remainder of batter in big bowl into crust; set on cookie sheet and bake until filling is barely set, about 15 minutes; cool 5 minutes; scald cream with orange and lemon zests in small saucepan; remove from heat; add white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth; cool slightly; pour white chocolate mixture to reserved 2 ½ cups batter in medium bowl and stir; mix in liqueur; starting at outside edge, carefully spoon white batter over chocolate layer; set on cookie sheet and bake until sides are puffed and center moves only slightly when shaken, 35-40 minutes; cool 5 minutes; spoon reserved chocolate batter in the small bowl by tablespoonfuls into the center of white chocolate layer; using back of spoon, spread evenly to within ½ inch of cake edge; set on cookie sheet and bake 10 minutes; transfer to rack to cool; using small, sharp knife, cur around edge of pan sides to loosen; cool cheesecake completely in pan; ccover and refrigerate when completely cooled (prepare 2 days before you plan to serve this).
- For dark and white chocolate leaves: Line 2 cookie sheets with foil; place semisweet chocolate and ½ tsp Crisco in small bowl; melt; using small metal (offset works best) spatula or back of spoon, spread thin layer of chocolate over veined underside of 6 leaves, being careful not to drip any chocolate onto other side of leaf; [lace on 1 cookie sheet; chill until set, about 5 minutes; spread second, thin layer of chocolate on each leaf, remelting chocolate if necessary; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Do the same with white chocolate.
- Starting at stem end, gently peel leaves off, leaving only chocolate imprint (can be prepared 1 day ahead; refrigerate in single layers in container).
- To make orange threads: Using vegetable peeler, remove orange peel in large strips; cut strips into fine, long julienne; blanch 30 seconds; drain well; dry thoroughly on paper towels (can be prepared 1 day ahead).
- To make whipped cream topping: Beat cream and sugar until soft peaks form; add liqueur and beat until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble this masterpiece: Release sides of pan from cheesecake; spoon whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with large star tip; pipe decorative border around edge of cake; set alternating white and dark chocolate leaves at a slight angle (with 1 edge barely inserted into cream) atop cream border and into dark part of cake; arrange orange threads decoratively on cake, curling them by giving them a couple of twists.
- Be brave enough to actually cut into this beauty cause it tastes delicious as well as being so gorgeous!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 898.7, Fat 68.1, SaturatedFat 37.8, Cholesterol 210.2, Sodium 393.2, Carbohydrate 68.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 52, Protein 15.7
DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Categories Cheese Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Spring Shavuot Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap outside of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with double thickness of foil. Spray bottom of pan with vegetable oil spray. Finely grind cookies in processor. Add butter and process until blended. Press mixture onto bottom (not sides) of prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- Make filling:
- Combine cream and coffee powder in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until coffee powder dissolves. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate; whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Cool 10 minutes.
- Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until well blended. Beat in cornstarch. Add sour cream and vanilla; beat well. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Whisk 1 cup cheese mixture into chocolate mixture. Return chocolate mixture to remaining cheese mixture; whisk until smooth.
- Pour batter into crust. Place springform pan in large baking pan. Add enough hot water to baking pan to cone halfway up sides of springform pan. Bake cheesecake until softly set and slightly puffed around edges, about 1 hour. Turn off oven. Let cake stand in oven 45 minutes. Transfer springform pan t rack and cool. Cover; chill cake overnight.
- Make glaze:
- Bring cream to boil in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add 4 ounces chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Pour glaze over top of cake. Using spatula, smooth glaze evenly over top. Refrigerate until glaze is set, at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Using knife, cut around sides of pan to loosen cake. Remove pan sides. Cut into wedges and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The chocolate ganache is the star of this cheesecake, so it's important to use the best chocolate you can find. Look for a chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher and a smooth, rich flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients and prevent lumps in the cheesecake.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the cheesecake to be dense and dry. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking and overcooking.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help it to set and firm up.
Conclusion:
This double chocolate cheesecake with chocolate ganache is a rich, decadent, and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy chocolate cheesecake filling and smooth, silky chocolate ganache, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this double chocolate cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed.
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