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Chocolate Fudge Truffle Cheesecake

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Chocolate Fudge Truffle Cheesecake is a rich and decadent dessert with a fudgy chocolate crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, and a silky ganache topping—perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a show-stopping treat.

  • Total Time: 6–8 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 slices

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos)
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • For the cheesecake filling:
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semi‑sweet or dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the ganache topping:
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz semi‑sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for shine)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9″ springform pan.
  2. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into pan bottom and bake 8–10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream, heavy cream, melted chocolate, and vanilla—mix until silky.
  4. Pour filling over crust. Place pan in a water bath (wrap bottom in foil, place in larger pan filled halfway with hot water).
  5. Bake 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  6. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool 1 hour. Remove pan and chill cheesecake at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. To make ganache: heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth. Stir in butter if using.
  8. Spread ganache over chilled cheesecake. Chill until ganache is set before slicing.

Notes

  • Add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to filling to enhance chocolate depth.
  • Swirl in raspberry puree before baking for a fruity twist.
  • Use white chocolate ganache for a visual contrast.
  • Sprinkle toasted nuts or mini chips on ganache before it sets for texture.
  • Make ahead: cheesecake can be assembled a day ahead and chilled.
  • Author: liinaa
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 25g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg