Best 2 Triple Layer Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes

TRIPLE-LAYER CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine the wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat one 8-oz. package cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/3 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Lightly beat 1 egg; add to cream cheese mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and 1/3 cup sour cream. Spoon over crust. , In another bowl, beat second 8-oz. package of cream cheese, brown sugar, flour and 1/3 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Lightly beat 1 egg; add to cream cheese mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in pecans. Carefully spoon over chocolate layer. Place pan on a baking sheet., Beat 3-oz. package of cream cheese, almond extract, and remaining sugar, sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Lightly beat remaining egg; add to cream cheese mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. Carefully spoon over pecan layer. , Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., For glaze, chop 3 oz. semisweet chocolate and place in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Remove sides of springform pan; spread glaze over top of cheesecake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Refrigerate until serving., For chocolate curls, melt remaining semisweet chocolate; spread with a spatula into a very thin layer on a baking sheet. Chill for 2 minutes or until set., Microwave white chips and oil at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-15 second intervals, stirring until melted. Spread with a spatula into a very thin layer on a second baking sheet. Chill for 2 minutes or until set., To make curls, push a metal spatula firmly along the baking sheet, under the chocolate, so the chocolate curls as it is pushed. (If chocolate is too firm to curl, let stand a few minutes at room temperature; refrigerate again if it becomes too soft.) Use a toothpick to carefully place each chocolate curl on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until ready to use., Arrange chocolate curls on top of cheesecake just before serving. Garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.

CHOCOLATE GLAZED TRIPLE LAYER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• 1. Combine cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter; blend well. Press into bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 9 inch spring form pan. Set aside.
• 2. FIRST LAYER: Combine 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; beat well. Stir in melted chocolate and 1/3 cup sour cream. Spoon over crust.
• 3. SECOND LAYER: Combine remaining 8 ounce cream cheese, brown sugar and flour; beat until fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; beat well. Stir in pecans. Spoon over chocolate layer.
• 4. THIRD LAYER: Combine 5 ounces cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup sugar; beat until fluffy. Add remaining egg and beat well. Stir in remaining 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Spoon gently over over pecan layer.
• 5. Bake at 325-degrees for 1 hour. Turn off heat and leave cheesecake in oven for 30 minutes; open oven door and leave cheesecake and additional 30 minutes. Cool, cover and chill at least 8 hours. Remove from pan. Spread with warm Chocolate Glaze.
• 6. GLAZE: Melt chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water. Remove double boiler from water and stir in remaining ingredients. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake.