Description
A rich, velvety Chocolate Mascarpone Cheesecake with a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, silky mascarpone filling, and a glossy dark chocolate ganache topping. It’s indulgent, elegant, and absolutely unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the base of the pan to form a firm crust.
- In another bowl, beat mascarpone, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in heavy cream, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and melted dark chocolate until well combined.
- Wrap the outside of the springform pan with foil. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit inside with door cracked for 1 hour.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Top with a ganache made from melted dark chocolate and heavy cream, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat ingredients for best texture.
- Let all ingredients come to room temperature before mixing.
- Chill overnight for deeper flavor.
- Dip your knife in hot water for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: chocolate cheesecake, mascarpone dessert, creamy chocolate cake, rich cheesecake, ganache topping