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Decadent Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with Easy Oreo Crust

A tall slice of 3-layer chocolate cheesecake with dark crust, chocolate mousse, cream cheese layer, and chocolate drizzle.
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You can make a truly rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake using this recipe. We focus on achieving a silky smooth texture and deep chocolate flavor, built on a simple, crunchy Oreo cookie crust. This recipe delivers dessert perfection for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8-ounce) packages full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix the Oreo crumbs and melted butter until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill the crust in the freezer for 15 minutes while you prepare the filling.
  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). If you plan to bake, wrap the outside of the springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent water seepage if using a water bath.
  3. Make the cheesecake filling base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar and beat until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  4. Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and sifted cocoa powder until smooth. Beat in the cooled, melted bittersweet chocolate until the mixture is uniform.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition only until the yolk disappears. Do not overmix the batter once the eggs are added.
  6. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the chilled Oreo crust.
  7. Prepare the milk chocolate layer: Gently melt the chopped milk chocolate with 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream until smooth. Gently swirl this mixture into the batter currently in the pan using a knife or skewer.
  8. Pour the remaining plain cheesecake batter over the top.
  9. Bake: Place the foil-wrapped pan into a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan (water bath). Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
  10. Cool the cheesecake: Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. Remove from the water bath, remove the foil, and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
  12. Prepare the white chocolate topping: Melt the chopped white chocolate with the remaining heavy cream until smooth. Let it cool slightly until it reaches a pourable but thick consistency. Pour or drizzle this over the chilled cheesecake before slicing.

Notes

  • For a no-bake option, skip steps 2, 4 (omit cocoa powder and melted bittersweet chocolate), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Instead, beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 8 ounces of melted and cooled milk chocolate. Pour over the chilled crust and chill for at least 8 hours until firm.
  • To get a truly silky smooth texture, make sure your cream cheese is completely at room temperature before starting.
  • If you skip the water bath for the baked version, place a shallow pan of hot water on the rack below the cheesecake to add humidity to the oven environment.

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