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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

An indulgent cheesecake featuring three luxurious layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate on a chocolate graham cracker crust. Perfect for special occasions or when you want an impressive chocolate dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 5 hours
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 portions
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for crust
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature (two 8-oz packages)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz dark chocolate melted
  • 4 oz milk chocolate melted
  • 4 oz white chocolate melted
  • 0.5 cup sour cream full-fat
  • whipped cream for garnish
  • chocolate shavings or curls for garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool while preparing filling.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and beat until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Divide filling equally into three separate bowls. Stir melted dark chocolate and about 2.5 tablespoons sour cream into the first bowl until smooth. Repeat with milk chocolate and sour cream in the second bowl and white chocolate with remaining sour cream in the third bowl.
  5. Pour dark chocolate filling into cooled crust and spread evenly. Carefully pour milk chocolate filling over the back of a spoon onto the dark layer, then smooth. Finally, add white chocolate layer on top.
  6. Bake for 55-60 minutes until center is set but still jiggles slightly when gently shaken.
  7. Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit inside with door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Remove and cool to room temperature.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for best results. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. The cheesecake can be made a day ahead and actually tastes better after the flavors have time to meld. For ultra-creamy texture, consider using a water bath by wrapping the springform pan in foil and placing in a larger pan with 1 inch of hot water.