For the most luxurious cheesecake, use high-quality chocolate. Don't overmix the batter, especially after adding the eggs. Over-beating can cause the cheesecake to soufflé, fall, and crack. Garnish creatively! Consider seasonal fruits, chocolate shavings, or a dusting of cocoa powder. Chilling the cheesecake overnight is crucial for the best texture and flavor development.
Ghirardelli Layered Chocolate Cheesecake With Ganache Glaze
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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TOTAL TIME13 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS22
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate fantasy with this stunning layered cheesecake. A symphony of textures and flavors, from the crisp chocolate crust to the velvety smooth cheesecakes and decadent ganache glaze, this dessert is guaranteed to be the star of any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate53 g
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Cholesterol192 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein11 g
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Saturated Fat27 g
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Sodium398 mg
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Sugar38 g
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Fat45 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
02
StepCombine cookie crumbs, butter, and 3 pinches sugar in a medium bowl; mix until well blended. Press into the bottom and up sides of the prepared pan. (10 minutes)
03
StepBake in the preheated oven 10 minutes. Completely cool crust in the pan on a wire rack. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (40 minutes)
04
StepBeat cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in 1 3/4 cups sugar and flour; beat until smooth. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating on low speed just until yellow disappears before adding the next; beat in vanilla. (15 minutes)
05
StepDivide batter into 2 equal portions in separate medium bowls. Pour 1 portion into the prepared crust; spread evenly. (5 minutes)
06
StepPlace bittersweet chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power until melted and smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. (2 minutes)
07
StepWhisk coffee liqueur and espresso granules together in a small bowl until espresso dissolves; stir into remaining batter portion. Stir melted bittersweet chocolate into coffee batter until blended. (5 minutes)
08
StepGently pour chocolate-coffee batter over plain batter in the crust; spread evenly, the pan will be very full. Place springform pan on a rimmed baking sheet. (5 minutes)
09
StepBake in the preheated oven until center is almost set but still jiggles slightly when pan gently shaken. Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely. (2 hours)
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StepCover pan loosely with aluminum foil; chill. Gently run a knife or offset spatula around the edges of the pan; remove sides of pan. (10 hours)
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StepAbout 1 hour before serving, heat cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium just to a simmer. Place semisweet chocolate chips in a small heatproof bowl; pour cream mixture over chocolate chips and let stand 1 minute. Whisk gently until smooth. Cool slightly. (30 minutes)
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StepPour chocolate mixture over top of cheesecake; gently spread to edge of crust. Chill until set. Garnish if desired. (30 minutes)
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Karelle Hirthe
Jun 13, 2025This cheesecake is AMAZING! The ganache is so rich and decadent.
Adonis Nader
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Selina Schaden
May 18, 2025I used dark chocolate for the ganache, and it was perfect.
Meagan Robel
May 2, 2025A bit time-consuming, but totally worth the effort! My guests were so impressed.
Elena Effertz
Apr 29, 2025I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly!
Kelvin Durgan
Apr 20, 2025The coffee liqueur adds such a nice depth of flavor to the chocolate layer.
Kaden Jacobi
Apr 12, 2025My cheesecake cracked a little, but it still tasted delicious! I'll try baking it in a water bath next time.
Arthur Steuber
Mar 30, 2025This is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever tried!