TRIPLE-LAYER CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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Nothing is as wonderful as cheesecake! This one features delicious chocolate crust and white chocolate flavor! It's so beautiful, guests will be impressed. -Caryn Wiggins, Columbus, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1-1/3 cups sour cream, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
GLAZE:
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, divided
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup white baking chips
2 teaspoons canola oil
Raspberries, optional
Mint leaves, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 44g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ajonie Andrews
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate layers are rich and decadent, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend it!


Dorcas Chinedu
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I made this cheesecake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect combination of chocolate and cheesecake.


Khadar Adam
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the results are amazing.


Sameer Ali ali
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I loved this cheesecake. The cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth, and the chocolate layers add just the right amount of sweetness.


Beka Tvauri
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I highly recommend it!


bhakta nepali
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as pictured. It was still delicious, though.


Allison Moncrieffe
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The results are amazing!


Arpa Sani
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The cheesecake was easy to make and looked stunning, but the flavor was just okay. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


the lit Tik tok people
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my chocolate-loving friends loved it. I think it would be perfect for a special occasion.


Monty Banik
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Dinah Mccartney
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This cheesecake is absolutely divine! The combination of the creamy cheesecake filling and the rich chocolate layers is heavenly. I highly recommend it!


Hussain Mehdi
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The cheesecake turned out beautifully and tasted even better! The different chocolate layers added a nice depth of flavor. My family and friends were all very impressed.


Abdurrasheed Gujjar
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This triple-layer chocolate cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich, creamy cheesecake filling and the decadent chocolate layers. It was also surprisingly easy to make, thanks to the clear instructions in the recipe. I will def