Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
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Layer 1: Oreo Cookie Crust
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30-32 Oreo cookies (or chocolate sandwich cookies) for a high crust
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4 Tbsp unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
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1-2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
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Layer 2
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For the cheesecake:
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1 pound (two 8-ounce boxes) cream cheese, at room temperature
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt (I always use kosher salt)
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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2/3 cup heavy cream (or sour cream or combination)
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Layer 3
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6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped (I used Callebaut; use good chocolate)
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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2 tsp espresso powder (added to intensify chocolate flavor, optional)
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3 eggs, separated
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 cup heavy cream, cold (do not use half-frozen cream; the whipped cream will curdle)
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Top layer
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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4.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I used Callebaut semi-sweet and milk chocolate)
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1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
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1 1/2 tsp dark rum (I used vanilla extract instead)
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