INGREDIENTS
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1. Flourless Cake
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Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9 inch springform pan.
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In microwave, melt:
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chocolate chips
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1 stick butter (8 Tablespoons)
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Once melted, stir in:
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3/4C. sugar
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3 eggs
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Whisk well.
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Add 1/2C. unsweetened cocoa powder. Best to sift it in! Pour into the springform and set aside while preparing cheesecake layer.
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2. Chocolate Cheesecake Layer
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1 pound cream cheese, must be softened to room temperature
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1/2 cup sugar
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3 eggs
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1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted (I used semisweet) and cooled a bit
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Beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time. Pour in the cooled melted chocolate and mi to blend all. Carefully spread over the flourless cake layer. Bake the cake at 350 for 50-60 minutes. Let cool and then chi
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3. Mousse Layer
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1 1/4 cups semi sweet chocolate chips, melted in microwave and cooled a bit
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2 cups heavy cream
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Beat the cream in the mixer until almost soft peaks. Add the chocolate and mix just until combined and thick. Spread over the chilled cheesecake and chill again while preparing the glaze.
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4. Glaze
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12 ounces chocolate chips
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1 cup butter
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1 Tablespoon light corn syrup