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Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent richness of this Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake recipe. A velvety, smooth chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate wafer crust, topped with a luxurious chocolate ganache. Perfect for any chocolate lover!

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) chocolate wafer crumbs
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted

For the Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake:

  • 2 cups (340g) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds (680g) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (198g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (53g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 large eggs + 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (170g) heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 ⅓ cups (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 ¼ cups (12 ounces) heavy cream
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven and prepare the pan. Mix crumbs with melted butter, press into pan, and bake.
  2. Make the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling: Melt chocolate, process cream cheese and sugars, add eggs and cream, fold in chocolate and vanilla, then pour over crust.
  3. Bake the Cheesecake: Place in a water bath and bake until set. Cool and refrigerate.
  4. Make the Chocolate Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, whisk, add butter, cool, then pour over cheesecake.
  5. To Serve: Slice and enjoy! Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a cleaner slice, dip the knife in hot water and wipe dry between cuts.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth cheesecake batter.

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Keywords: Chocolate, Cheesecake, Dessert, Ganache, Baking, Decadent

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