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Chocolate fudge truffle cheesecake with a dark cookie crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake layer, glossy chocolate ganache topping, and chocolate truffle decorations on a white plate.

Chocolate Fudge Truffle Cheesecake

An ultra-rich, dense cheesecake that mimics the texture of a chocolate truffle, topped with a shiny ganache and piped fudge rosettes.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Chilling Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 9 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slice
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $25

Equipment

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

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs - For crust
  • 5 tablespoon unsalted butter - Melted
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar - For crust
  • 24 oz cream cheese - Softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar - For filling
  • 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate - Melted and cooled
  • 3 large eggs - Room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream - For filling
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder - Unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract - Flavor
  • 1 cup chocolate chips - For ganache
  • ½ cup heavy cream - Hot, for ganache
  • ½ cup chocolate frosting - For piping decoration
  • 2 tablespoon chocolate shavings - Garnish

Instructions 

  • Mix cookie crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into a 9-inch pan and bake at 325°F for 10 mins.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar; add cocoa, cream, melted chocolate, and vanilla.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended.
  • Pour over crust and bake in a water bath for 60 mins. Cool in oven for 1 hour.
  • Chill overnight. Top with ganache, pipe chocolate rosettes, and sprinkle with shavings.

Notes

Use a water bath to ensure a smooth, crack-free texture. Chill overnight for the best flavor development.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 650kcal (33%) | Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 48g (74%) | Saturated Fat: 28g (175%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 145mg (48%) | Sodium: 320mg (14%) | Potassium: 300mg (9%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 38g (42%) | Vitamin A: 1200IU (24%) | Calcium: 100mg (10%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)