Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake (Death By Chocolate!) Recipe

Name: Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake (Death By Chocolate!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted; FILLING; 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 24 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; TOPPING; 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla; mini milk chocolate kiss (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
FILLING
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
TOPPING
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
mini milk chocolate kiss (optional)

1
In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
2
Press onto the bottom and 1 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9 inch springform pan
3
Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
4
Cool on a wire rack.
5
Reduce heat to 325.
6
In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
7
Remove from the heat; add cream and mix well; set aside.
8
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
9
Add cocoa and beat well.
10
Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
11
Stir in vanilla and reserved chocolate mixture just until blended.
12
Pour over crust.
13
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.
14
For topping, melt chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
15
Remove from the heat.
16
Stir in cream and vanilla; mix well.
17
Spread over filling.
18
Refrigerate overnight.
19
Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen.
20
Remove the sides of the pan.
21
Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses if desired.

2037

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted, FILLING, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake (Death By Chocolate!) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake (Death By Chocolate!)

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