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Chocolate Fudge Truffle Cheesecake


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16-20 1x

Description

This Chocolate Fudge Truffle Cheesecake is the epitome of indulgence. With a velvety smooth cheesecake filling made from rich cream cheese and bittersweet chocolate, every bite melts in your mouth. The buttery graham cracker crust adds the perfect amount of crunch, while the glossy ganache topping elevates the dessert to pure decadence. For the finishing touch, a generous swirl of Reddi-Wip and a drizzle of chocolate syrup make this a dessert you’ll never forget.


Ingredients

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Chocolate Crust:
1 cup graham crackers (crushed)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
12 oz bittersweet chocolate chips (Ghirardelli brand preferred)
24 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa powder (Ghirardelli)
5 large eggs
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Ganache Topping:
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar (for ganache + shavings)
2/3 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Garnishing:
Reddi-Wip
Chocolate syrup


Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
Prepare the Crust: Crush graham crackers in a bag using a rolling pin. Combine the crumbs, sugar, cocoa, and melted butter in a small bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Make the Cheesecake: Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler over medium heat, stirring occasionally until smooth. Set aside. In a food processor, blend cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugars and cocoa powder, and pulse until well combined. Add eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Finally, add melted chocolate and pulse again until fully incorporated.
Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust. Place the springform pan in the oven and bake for 75-80 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Once done, cool the cheesecake in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
Prepare Ganache: Heat the cream and butter in a microwave-safe bowl until melted. Add broken chocolate pieces, letting them sit for 1 minute before stirring until smooth. Let the ganache cool to room temperature before pouring it over the chilled cheesecake.
Garnishing: Shave the remaining chocolate bar into curls and sprinkle them on top. Garnish with Reddi-Wip and a drizzle of chocolate syrup before serving.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75-80 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450