Cheesecake Filling:
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, melted
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
Ganache:
¾ cup milk chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
Chocolate Whipped Cream:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided
½ cup milk chocolate chips
Chocolate curls (optional)
Directions:
Prepare the crust: Blend Oreos with butter and bake. Let cool.
Make the filling: Combine cocoa powder and sugar, blend with cream cheese, then add melted chocolate and cream. Mix in eggs and sour cream, pour over crust, and bake in a water bath.
Create the ganache: Microwave chocolate chips and cream, then spread over the cooled cheesecake.
Finish with whipped cream: Whip the cream with melted chocolate, then pipe onto the cheesecake.
Garnish: Add chocolate curls for a beautiful finish.
Prep Time: 1 hr | Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Chill Time: 8 hrs | Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins
Yield: 8 slices
