Dark chocolate cheesecake is an American indulgence that fuses the density of brownie with the creaminess of baked cream cheese. It is a favorite of lovers of intense cocoa in bakeries in San Francisco and Chicago. Combine two pastry icons in a single dessert.
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Dark chocolate cheesecake
Intense dark chocolate cheesecake with ganache and cocoa cookie base.
- USA
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- medium
30 min
Tiempo de Preparación
10
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 465 kcal
- Protein 8 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 32 g
- Fat 36 g
- Sodium 380 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Dark chocolate cheesecake is a preparation from the United States with medium difficulty. Reserve about 85 minutes in total (30 for mise en place and preparation, 55 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g of crushed chocolate cookies.
- Have ready: 80 g of melted butter.
- Have ready: 750 g of cream cheese.
- Have ready: 150 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 3 eggs.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Line mold with chocolate and butter cookie base; refrigerate
Line mold with chocolate and butter cookie base; refrigerate.
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Melt dark chocolate in a bain-marie; cool slightly
Melt dark chocolate in a bain-marie; cool slightly.
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Beat cream cheese with sugar; add eggs
Beat cream cheese with sugar; add eggs, chocolate, cocoa, cream and vanilla.
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Pour over base and bake at 160 C in a double boiler for 50 minutes.
Pour over base and bake at 160 C in a double boiler for 50 minutes.
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Cool and refrigerate for at least 5 hours
Cool and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
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Cover with chocolate ganache and decorate with grated chocolate
Cover with chocolate ganache and decorate with grated chocolate.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with salted caramel layer.
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