hocolate Cheesecake with Ganache Topping Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Decadent Brownie-Crusted Chocolate Cheesecake topped with a luscious ganache. It’s a rich and creamy treat that will impress any crowd!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Crust:
- 1 box (18–20 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on package (eggs, oil, water)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
For the Ganache Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Crust: Preheat oven and prepare brownie batter. Bake in a springform pan.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and melted chocolate. Pour over brownie crust.
- Prepare the Ganache Topping: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir until smooth. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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