Triple Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake
Submitted by twiggy
A show-stopping cheesecake with swirled chocolate and vanilla layers on a cookie crumb crust, finished with a glossy semisweet chocolate ganache glaze. Rich, creamy, and utterly indulgent.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
50 minREADY
40 minThis cheesecake is really two desserts in one. Half the batter gets enriched with melted semisweet chocolate, then it is layered beneath a pure vanilla half for a striking two-tone effect when you slice into it.
The base is a buttery crust of crushed creme-filled cookies (yes, those cookies), and the whole thing gets crowned with a silky chocolate ganache glaze made from semisweet chocolate and heavy cream.
That is chocolate in the crust, in the filling, and on top. Triple threat.
The sweetened condensed milk keeps the texture impossibly smooth and creamy without any water bath required.
Pro Tips
- Bring the cream cheese fully to room temperature before beating. Cold cream cheese creates lumps that will not smooth out.
- Pour the chocolate batter in first, then gently spoon the vanilla batter on top. Do not stir or the layers will muddy together.
- Let the ganache glaze cool slightly before spreading so it stays on top of the cheesecake rather than running down the sides.
- Chill for at least 6 hours before serving for the cleanest slices. Run a knife under hot water between cuts.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Combine crumbs and margarine; press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
In large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy.
Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
Add eggs, flour, and vanilla; mix well.
Divide batter in half.
Add chocolate to one half of better; mix well.
Pour into prepared pan.
Top evenly with vanilla batter.
Bake 50 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched.
Cool.
Top with Chocolate Glaze.
Chill.
Refrigerate leftovers.
Chocolate Glaze: In small saucepan, over low heat, melt the chocolate in the whipping cream.
Cook and stir until thickened and smooth.
Remove from heat.
Spread over cheesecake.
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