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Rich & Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake

Rich & Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake for Effortless Indulgence

This Rich & Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake is a no-bake dream, combining a crunchy Oreo crust with a sumptuous filling for effortless indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies Can substitute with any chocolate cookie.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Margarine can be used as an alternative.
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can be used.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be an alternative.
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet/Dark Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream can be used for non-dairy.
For the Ganache
  • 8 oz Chopped Semi-Sweet Chocolate Dark chocolate can also be used.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Full-fat coconut milk can be an alternative.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • springform pan
  • electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Melt the semi-sweet or dark chocolate and let cool. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the melted chocolate.
  3. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
  4. Spread the filling over the chilled crust, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  5. Make ganache by heating heavy cream, then pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Let cool long enough to thicken slightly.
  6. Drizzle ganache over the cheesecake and chill for an additional 30-60 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling and allow adequate chilling time for best texture and flavor.

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