Triple Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake π¬
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For the crust:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted π§
2 cups Oreo crumbs πͺ
For the cheesecake:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted π«
1 cup sour cream π₯
24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened π§
1 teaspoon vanilla extract π¦
1 cup granulated sugar π¬
2 tablespoons cocoa powder π«
3 large eggs π₯
For the chocolate mousse:
1/4 cup powdered sugar π
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips π«
2 cups heavy cream, divided π₯
1 teaspoon vanilla extract π¦
For the chocolate ganache:
1/2 cup heavy cream π₯
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips π«
For decoration:
Chocolate shavings π«
Fresh berries π
Whipped cream π¦
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1οΈβ£ Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325Β°F (163Β°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2οΈβ£ Prepare Crust: Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
3οΈβ£ Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in granulated sugar. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, then beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in melted chocolate and cocoa powder until fully blended.
4οΈβ£ Bake Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
5οΈβ£ Prepare Chocolate Mousse: Melt 1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave and let it cool slightly. Whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in the melted chocolate. Spread the mousse over the cooled cheesecake.
6οΈβ£ Chill Cheesecake: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
7οΈβ£ Make Chocolate Ganache: Heat 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup heavy cream in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour the ganache over the mousse layer.
8οΈβ£ Decorate: Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries before serving.π¬π¬