“Decadent Chocolate Ganache Valentine Cheesecake: 3-Layer Bliss”
A rich and creamy chocolate ganache valentine cheesecake that melts in your mouth. Perfect for special occasions with its velvety texture and indulgent flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g digestive biscuits, crushed
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 500g cream cheese, softened
- 150g caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 200ml double cream
- 200g dark chocolate, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (140°C fan).
- Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into a lined cake tin. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the double cream, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture over the biscuit base and bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Let it cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled with extra ganache if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually to prevent cracking.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg