RICH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CHEESECAKE
As if cheesecake wasn't enough of an indulgence, this version also features irresistible chocolate mousse. It's a delightful, do-ahead dessert for special occasions. -Julie Dunsworth, Oviedo, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar, cocoa and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For cheesecake: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add the sour cream, vanilla and coffee liqueur; beat just until combined. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake for 30-35 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 until completely cooled., For mousse and topping: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute or until softened. In a small saucepan, combine the egg yolks, milk, sugar and coffee granules. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon., Remove from the heat; whisk in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in the chocolate, rum and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until chocolate is melted. Pour into a small bowl. Set the bowl in a larger bowl of ice water; stir occasionally until thickened., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold half of cream into mousse mixture; spread over cheesecake. Top with remaining cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight., For chocolate curl garnish: In a microwave, melt dark chocolate candy coating; stir until smooth. Spread a thin layer over baking sheet and drag a fork through chocolate. Let stand at room temperature until set., Repeat with white candy coating; carefully spread over dark candy coating. Let stand at room temperature just until set. Holding a dough scraper or sturdy metal spatula at a 45° angle, scrape over the top of the chocolate to form striped curls. Decorate cake with curls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 calories, Fat 47g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Beunca Jones
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I would probably try a different recipe next time.
Emmanuel Chinanti
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The mousse was light and airy, and the cheesecake was creamy and smooth.
Israel Gillette Bulltail
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. It's truly a showstopper!
Gerald Benson
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
Hugo Bqueiroga
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out great! It was a big hit at my party.
Sumi pp
[email protected]The mousse layer was a bit too thick for my liking, but the cheesecake layer was perfect. Overall, it was a good cheesecake.
Siyam Hasan
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time I make it.
Jarin Akther Jarin
[email protected]I love chocolate and mousse, so this cheesecake was right up my alley. It was rich and decadent, but not too heavy. It was the perfect dessert to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Corné Morrison
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort. It's the best cheesecake I've ever had!
Alexia P
[email protected]I've never made a cheesecake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The cheesecake turned out perfectly and it was absolutely delicious.
Stalin Kamle
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The mousse was light and fluffy, and the cheesecake was creamy and decadent. It was a real crowd-pleaser.
Fireselam Negash
[email protected]This chocolate mousse cheesecake was a real treat! The combination of rich chocolate mousse and creamy cheesecake was heavenly. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.