3 layer chocolate fudge cheesecake

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Ft Thomas, KY
Updated on Feb 7, 2014

This cheesecake is delicious and easy to make! Cut into bite size pieces and top with chopped fresh strawberries for a perfect treat for any occasion!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake
yield 18 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 32 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 7 - eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

How To Make 3 layer chocolate fudge cheesecake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees farenheit. Butter 2 springform pans and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large saucepan melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and baking powder. Spread mixture between both springform pans.
  • Step 3
    In a seperate bowl, beat 32 ounces cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 3/4 cup sugar and beat until blended. Add 7 eggs 1 at a time. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until set.
  • Step 5
    Once cheesecakes are cooled make chocolae ganache topping by melting chocolate chips in heavy cream in a medium saucepan until chocolate has melted. Beat until completely blended. Pour evenly between cheesecakes.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Pies
Category: Chocolate
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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