Chocolate Fudge Truffle Cheesecake Recipe
This decadent Chocolate Fudge Truffle Cheesecake combines a rich chocolate graham cracker crust with a creamy, fudgy chocolate filling, topped with a luscious dark chocolate ganache. Baked to perfection and chilled for a smooth texture, this dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- Additional ¾ cup granulated sugar (used in filling)
Ganache
- Hot cream (quantity not specified, approximately ½ cup)
- Chopped dark chocolate (quantity not specified, approximately 6 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake.
- Prepare Crust: In a bowl, mix the chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¾ cup granulated sugar. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, forming an even crust layer.
- Beat Cream Cheese: Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy, removing any lumps.
- Add Dairy: Gradually add the sour cream and heavy cream to the cream cheese, mixing until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate Cocoa and Sugar: Slowly mix in the cocoa powder and an additional ¾ cup granulated sugar until well combined and smooth.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time on a low speed to the mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Fill Crust and Bake: Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly but mostly set.
- Cool Cheesecake: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the oven door ajar for one hour. This helps prevent cracking by cooling it gradually.
- Prepare Ganache: Pour hot cream over chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, creating the ganache.
- Apply Ganache and Chill: Spread the ganache evenly over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least four hours to allow it to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Press crust firmly to prevent it from crumbling when slicing.
- The slightly jiggly center when baking indicates the cheesecake is perfectly cooked to a fudgy texture.
- Cooling the cheesecake gradually in the oven prevents cracking.
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight.
- Ganache cream and chocolate quantities can be adjusted depending on desired thickness.
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