Chocolate Layered Cheesecake
This homemade chocolate layered cheesecake features a rich Oreo crust, a creamy cheesecake base, a light chocolate mousse layer, and a shiny chocolate ganache on top, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 1/2 cups Oreo crumbs (about 18 cookies, no filling)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional) Add if desired for sweetness
For the cheesecake
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened (3 packages) Use room-temperature for easier mixing
For the mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream Whipped to soft peaks
- 8 oz chocolate, melted Let cool before combining with cream
For the ganache
- 1 cup heavy cream Heated until simmering
- 8 oz chocolate, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, and mix until well incorporated. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set. Let it cool completely.
Mousse and Ganache
- For the chocolate mousse, melt chocolate and let it cool. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold the cooled chocolate into the whipped cream. Spread the mousse over the cooled cheesecake layer.
- For the ganache, heat cream until simmering, and pour it over chocolate. Stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly, then pour over the mousse layer.
Chilling
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled. Clean slices are easier to achieve if the cake is chilled well before cutting. For garnishing, use cocoa powder, shaved chocolate, or Oreo halves.