Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

If chocolate had a final boss, this Triple Chocolate Cheesecake would be it. Max calls this the "skyscraper of chocolate" because it is tall, dark, and dangerously handsome. This isn't just a chocolate cheesecake; it is a masterclass in layering. We are talking about a midnight-black Oreo crust, a filling that features both a dense fudge layer and a creamy chocolate-chip speckled layer, all crowned with a glossy ganache and chunky chocolate blocks.

A showstopping dessert featuring an Oreo crust, a two-tone filling of dark chocolate fudge and creamy chocolate chip cheesecake, topped with ganache.

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Why You Will Love This Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

This recipe is designed for the person who looks at a dessert menu and immediately scans for the word "chocolate" three times in a row. It delivers distinct textures in every bite: the sandy crunch of the cookie crust, the dense richness of the dark chocolate bottom layer, the creamy lightness of the speckled top layer, and the silky finish of the ganache. It looks intimidatingly professional, but the secret is that it is all made from one batch of batter that we divide and doctor up.

How To Make Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

To recreate the stunning layered look seen in the photo, we use a "split batter" technique. We make a standard cheesecake base, then divide it. Half gets mixed with melted dark chocolate to create that dense bottom tier. The other half gets folded with mini chocolate chips or grated chocolate to create the speckled, lighter top tier. After baking gently in a water bath, we smother the top in a two-ingredient ganache and pile it high with piped cream and chocolate chunks.

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Ingredients

The Oreo Base

• 24 Oreo cookies (whole, with filling)
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

The Cheesecake Batter

• 32 oz cream cheese (4 blocks, extremely soft)
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs (room temperature)
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup heavy cream

The Flavor Mix-ins

• For the Dark Layer: 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (melted and cooled) + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• For the Speckled Layer: 1 cup mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate

The Ganache & Garnish

• ¾ cup heavy cream (hot)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Chocolate chunks or squares (for decoration)
• Whipped cream (for piping)

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Step by Step Method

Prepare the Crust

• Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
• Pulse Oreos in a food processor into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter.
• Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.

Make the Base Batter

• Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth and velvety (no lumps allowed!).
• Mix in the sour cream, vanilla, and heavy cream.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Do not overbeat.

Split and Layer

• Divide the batter into two equal bowls.
• Bowl 1 (Dark Layer): Stir in the melted chocolate and cocoa powder until the batter is a uniform, deep brown color. Pour this over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
• Bowl 2 (Speckled Layer): Fold in the mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. Gently spoon this layer over the dark layer, being careful not to mix them. Smooth the top.

Bake

• Wrap the bottom of the springform pan in foil and place it in a large roasting pan filled with 1 inch of hot water (water bath).
• Bake for 65–75 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still jiggle slightly like Jell-O.
• Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.

Ganache and Decorate

• Chill the cake in the fridge for at least 6 hours (overnight is best).
• Pour hot heavy cream over the 1 cup of chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until glossy.
• Pour the ganache over the cold cheesecake, letting it drip slightly down the sides.
• Once the ganache sets, pipe dollops of whipped cream around the edge and garnish with large chocolate chunks.

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Max’s Reaction: "I tried to eat the layers separately, but it's better when you get the crust, the dark part, and the creamy part all at once. The big chocolate chunks on top are a bonus prize."

What Pairs Well With Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

This dessert is heavy, rich, and sweet. It pairs best with beverages that have a bitter edge to cleanse the palate. A hot espresso or black coffee is the classic choice. For wine lovers, a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon or a Tawny Port holds up well against the intense cocoa flavors.

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Variations

Mint Chocolate

• Add ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract to the speckled top layer and use green food coloring for a festive look.

Peanut Butter Cup

• Swap the speckled top layer for a peanut butter filling (add ½ cup creamy peanut butter to the white batter) to create a chocolate-bottomed buckeye cheesecake.

White Chocolate Raspberry

• Keep the top layer plain (no chips) and swirl in raspberry jam. The tartness cuts through the dark chocolate bottom beautifully.

Oreo Overload

• Instead of chocolate chips in the top layer, fold in 1 cup of chopped Oreo chunks for a cookies-and-cream top tier.

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Equipment

• 9-inch Springform Pan
• Electric Mixer
• Roasting Pan (for water bath)
• Piping Bag and Star Tip

Storage / Make Ahead / Serving Tips

Storage Tips That Keep It Fresh

Store the cheesecake in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for up to 5 days. The ganache keeps the filling protected and moist.

Make Ahead Strategy

Cheesecake requires patience. Make it at least 24 hours before you plan to serve it. The resting time allows the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up for clean slicing.

Slicing Instructions

To get the clean layers seen in the photo, dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe it dry between every single cut. This prevents the dark fudge layer from smearing into the lighter speckled layer.

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A Chocolate Lover's Dream

This cheesecake is the ultimate celebratory dessert. It demands attention on the table and silence while eating. If you are building a dessert buffet, this pairs well with lighter options like our Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars for grab-and-go ease, or the texturally unique Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake. For a super-rich bite-sized option, the Chocolate Fudge Truffle Cheesecake is a close cousin to this recipe.

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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

A showstopping dessert featuring an Oreo crust, a two-tone filling of dark chocolate fudge and creamy chocolate chip cheesecake, topped with ganache.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Chilling Time: 8 hours hours

Total Time: 9 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 slice

Calories: 750kcal

Cost: $25

Equipment

• 1 Springform pan (9-inch)
• 1 Roasting pan (For water bath)
• 1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand)

Ingredients

• ▢ 24 Oreo cookies - For crust
• ▢ 5 tablespoon butter - Melted
• ▢ 32 oz cream cheese - Softened
• ▢ 1.5 cups granulated sugar - For filling
• ▢ 4 large eggs - Room temperature
• ▢ ½ cup sour cream - Room temperature
• ▢ 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate - Melted (for dark layer)
• ▢ 2 tablespoon cocoa powder - For dark layer
• ▢ 1 cup mini chocolate chips - For speckled layer
• ▢ ¾ cup heavy cream - For ganache
• ▢ 1 cup chocolate chips - For ganache
• ▢ 1 cup chocolate chunks - Garnish

Instructions 

• Mix crushed Oreos and butter; press into 9-inch pan and bake at 325°F for 10 mins.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Add eggs gently.
• Divide batter. Mix melted chocolate/cocoa into half (pour into pan). Fold chips into other half (layer on top).
• Bake in water bath at 325°F for 65-75 mins. Cool in oven for 1 hour.
• Chill overnight. Top with ganache (hot cream whisked with chips) and chocolate chunks.

Notes

Use a water bath to ensure a crack-free surface. Slice with a hot knife to keep the layers distinct.

Nutrition

Serving: 210g | Calories: 750kcal (38%) | Carbohydrates: 65g (22%) | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 52g (80%) | Saturated Fat: 30g (188%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 165mg (55%) | Sodium: 380mg (17%) | Potassium: 350mg (10%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 48g (53%) | Vitamin A: 1300IU (26%) | Calcium: 140mg (14%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)