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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

A rich and creamy cheesecake layered with cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate, and chocolate chips, with an Oreo crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven Preheat to 325°F (163°C).
  • Springform pan Use a 9.5-inch pan.
  • Food processor For crushing cookies.
  • Microwave For melting chocolate.

Ingredients
  

  • 20 Oreo cookies
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 24 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 8 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet baking chocolate melted
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for ganache
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons chocolate curls optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius). Grease the sides of a 9.5-inch springform pan with nonstick baking spray.
  • In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until they form fine crumbs. Alternatively, crush the cookies in a bag with a rolling pin. Add melted butter to the crumbs and pulse to combine.
  • Press the cookie mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, mix cocoa powder and sugar to prevent lumps. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the cocoa-sugar mixture and beat until combined.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream and melted chocolate in 30-second intervals until smooth. Add this to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
  • Add vanilla extract, then eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in sour cream until combined.
  • Wrap the springform pan with two layers of heavy-duty foil. Place the pan in a larger pan with an inch of water. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust.
  • Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes until the center slightly jiggles. Turn off the heat, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1-2 hours. Chill in the fridge overnight.
  • For the ganache, microwave chocolate chips and 1/2 cup heavy cream until smooth. Pour over the cooled cheesecake and sprinkle with chocolate curls.
  • For the chocolate whipped cream, melt 2 tablespoons of heavy cream with chocolate, then let cool. Beat the remaining cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the chocolate mixture until combined.
  • Pipe the whipped cream on top of the chilled cheesecake in swirls.
  • Slice and enjoy! Store any leftovers in the fridge.

Notes

For a quicker version, you can use store-bought chocolate whipped cream. Experiment with different toppings like fresh berries or caramel drizzle.
Keyword Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe