Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake
Dive into a world of pure indulgence with this dark chocolate cheesecake. The meeting between the tangy creaminess of fresh cheese and the deep intensity of cocoa creates an exceptional dessert. Follow our detailed steps to master the biscuit base, creamy filling, and sublime mirror glaze. The key? A slow cooling for perfect texture. A sophisticated dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy chocolate lovers.
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- 1
Crush the biscuits into fine powder. Mix in the melted butter until homogeneous. Press firmly into the bottom of a 22 cm springform pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate.
- 2
Break the chocolate into pieces. Melt it in a double boiler or microwave. Let cool slightly.
- 3
In a large bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Incorporate the eggs one by one. Add the heavy cream. Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate in a thin stream while whisking until homogeneous.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 160°C (convection off). Pour the filling over the cold base. Bake for 50 to 60 min. The cheesecake is done when the edges are set and the center still wobbles slightly.
- 5
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let cool inside for 1 hour. Remove, let reach room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight).
- 6
Chop the chocolate for the glaze. Heat the cream until simmering. Pour over the chocolate, let sit for 2 min, then emulsify until smooth and shiny. Let cool to a pourable consistency.
- 7
Unmold the cheesecake by running a warm knife along the edge. Glaze with the ganache. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, a little flake salt, and decorate with red berries.
- All ingredients (cheese, eggs, cream) must be at room temperature for perfect emulsification and to avoid lumps.
- Use high-quality couverture chocolate for optimal texture and flavor.
- Don't aim for a fully set cheesecake; the center should still wobble slightly when removed from the oven for a creamy texture.
- For a perfect glaze, the ganache should be around 30°C (warm to the touch).
- Serve with a tangy red berry coulis or vanilla custard to balance the richness. Pair with a Tawny Port or strong coffee.
- Variations: add orange zest, a pinch of Espelette pepper, or a layer of salted caramel between the base and the filling.
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