About 20 Oreo cookiesapproximately 235g; you can also use another brand of chocolate sandwich biscuits
Slightly over ¼ cup70g melted unsalted butter
*Chocolate cheesecake:*
About 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips340g
½cup120ml heavy cream
1tspinstant coffee/espresso powder
3packs24oz or 680g cream cheese, at room temperature
½tspsalt
1cup220g granulated sugar
About 2 tbsp15g cocoa powder
1tspvanilla
4large eggsat room temperature
¼cup60g sour cream, at room temperature
*Chocolate ganache:*
About ⅔ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate of choice100g
120ml½ cup heavy cream
*Chocolate whipped cream frosting:*
1cup240ml chilled heavy cream
¼cup55g granulated sugar
About 3 tbsp25g cocoa powder
Instructions
*Oreo crust:*
Preheat the oven to 350F (conventional). Lightly brush a 9" springform pan with butter on the bottom and sides. Wrap the outside of the pan tightly with 2-3 sheets of aluminum foil.
Grind Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs. Add melted butter and grind again. Transfer to the pan and press down firmly to create a tight crust.
Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325F.
*Chocolate cheesecake:*
In a heat-proof bowl, mix semi-sweet chocolate, heavy cream, and coffee. Heat and stir over a double boiler until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese until creamy and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla. Mix for 3-5 minutes, scraping the bowl.
Whisk eggs separately and add to the batter. Mix briefly. Add cooled ganache and sour cream; whip until combined.
Transfer batter to the pan with the crust. Tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
Create a water bath by placing the cheesecake pan in a larger pan with boiling water. Bake for 60-70 minutes.
Cool at room temperature for 2-3 hours, then refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
*Chocolate ganache:*
Prepare ganache by boiling cream and pouring it over chocolate. Rest for 5 minutes, then mix until silky.
*Chocolate whipped cream:*
Whisk all ingredients until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Avoid overmixing.
*Decoration / Assembly:*
Remove the cheesecake from the pan and transfer to a serving stand.
Pour slightly thickened ganache over the top and spread carefully.
Pipe rosettes around the edge with chocolate whipped cream.
Serve and savor the deliciousness!
Notes
This cheesecake stays fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week!