chocolate truffle cheesecake

Name: Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
Prep time: 3 h 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CRUMB CRUST; 1 1/2 cup(s) vanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 wafers, crushed); 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa; 1/3 cup(s) butter, melted; ## CHEESECAKE; 12 ounce(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips; 24 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 14 ounce(s) sweetened condensed milk; 4 - eggs; 2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract

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Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Brooklyn, OH

Updated on Oct 22, 2025

This cheesecake is always on the top of the list of cheesecakes to make. It covers the cravings of chocolate and cheesecake all at once. It's my family's favorite and mine as well.

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A slice of Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake with whipped cream and drizzled chocolate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

The different shades of decadent chocolate make this cheesecake a picture-perfect dessert. It's one of the easiest cheesecakes we've ever made. The texture is creamy, rich and so chocolatey. This is fabulous enough to make for a special occasion but easy enough for any time. A truly decadent treat for the chocolate and cheesecake lover.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 3 Hr 25 Min

cook time 1 Hr 5 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

CRUMB CRUST
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 wafers, crushed)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/3 cup butter, melted
CHEESECAKE
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
4 - eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

How To Make chocolate truffle cheesecake

Test Kitchen Tips

Cheesecake can be fussy. We'd recommend investing in an inexpensive oven thermometer to make sure your oven is at the proper temp.

Step 1

Heat the oven to 300 degrees F. To make the crust, stir together the vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, and unsweetened cocoa in a bowl or food processor.

Step 2

Add the melted butter.
Step 3

Press firmly into the bottom of 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
Step 4

To make the cheesecake, place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 1-1/2 minutes; stir. If necessary, microwave on MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred.
Step 5

Beat the cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy.
Step 6

Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
Step 7

Add the melted chips and blend.
Step 8

Add eggs, one at a time.
Step 9

Add vanilla; mix well.
Step 10

Pour into prepared crust.
Step 11

Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes or until center is set.
Step 12

Remove from oven to wire rack.
Step 13

With a knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool completely; remove side of pan. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
Step 14

Garnish as desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 1446kcal, carbohydrates: 166g, cholesterol: 139mg, fat: 79g, fiber: 7g, protein: 20g, saturated fat: 32g, sodium: 1218mg, sugar: 89g, unsaturated fat: 31g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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