Dark Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic games held in 776 BC.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Dark Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 4000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Chocolate cookies
• 100 gram Unsalted butter
• 500 gram Cream cheese
• 150 gram Granulated sugar
• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 300 ml Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 unit Eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add melted dark chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
6. Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set.
7. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
8. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
9. Prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir until smooth.
10. Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
11. Refrigerate for another 1-2 hours or until the ganache is set.
12. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35g54%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 35g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.