🍰 Triple Chocolate Cheesecake 🍫

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Every Silky, Chocolatey Bite!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 🥄 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (for the whipped ganache)
- 🥚 3 eggs
- 🥄 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch
- 🧈 6 tbsp (84 g) salted butter, melted
- 🥚 3 egg yolks
- 🥛 1/3 cup (82 g) sour cream
- 🍫 3 oz. (85 g) 60% cocoa dark chocolate, chopped (for the ganache topping)
- 🧀 32 oz. (907 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 🍫 8 oz. (226 g) 60% cocoa dark chocolate, melted
- 🥄 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 🍫 4 oz. (113 g) 60% cocoa dark chocolate, chopped (for the whipped ganache)
- 🥄 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (for the ganache topping)
- 🍪 32 Oreos
- 🥄 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Oreo Crust:
   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   - Finely grind the Oreos in a food processor and mix them with melted butter.
   - Line a 9-inch springform pan with tinfoil and firmly press the Oreo mixture into the bottom and up the sides.
   - Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.

2. Chocolate Cheesecake:
   - Maintain the oven temperature at 350°F.
   - Using a stand mixer, blend the cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
   - Incorporate the vanilla, sour cream, and melted dark chocolate.
   - Mix in the eggs and yolks one at a time.
   - Pour the batter into the prepared crust and place the pan in a large roasting pan.
   - Add boiling water to the roasting pan until it reaches about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the springform.
   - Bake for 1 hour, turn off the oven, slightly open the door, and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for another hour.
   - Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

3. Whipped Chocolate Ganache:
   - Heat the heavy cream until it just begins to boil, then pour over the chopped chocolate.
   - Stir until smooth, cool to room temperature, then whip until fluffy.
   - Transfer to a piping bag for later use.

4. Ganache Topping:
   - Again, heat the heavy cream and pour over the chopped chocolate.
   - Stir until smooth, let it cool slightly, then pour over the chilled cheesecake and smooth with a spatula.
   - Chill for 20 minutes to set.

5. Assembling the Cheesecake:
   - Once the ganache topping has set, pipe the whipped ganache swirls around the edges of the cheesecake.
   - Serve and enjoy the decadent layers of rich chocolate bliss!

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: 580 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Proteins: 8 g
- Fats: 42 g
- Sugars: 30 g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- Ensure all ingredients, especially the cream cheese, are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter without lumps.
- The water bath is crucial for cooking the cheesecake gently and avoiding cracks.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly in the refrigerator to set perfectly before serving.

⏳ Preparation Time ⏳

- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 2 hours (including cooling in the oven)
- Serving: 12 servings