Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Oreo crust [00:40]

• Remove cream from 14 Oreos.
• Crush Oreos into small pieces, but not powder, using a bag and smashing or blender.
• Mix in 40g melted unsalted butter (cooled).
• Press the mixture lightly into a 15cm detachable mold.
• Chill in the fridge.

Step 2: Melt the chocolate [01:41]

• Break 200g of 55% dark chocolate into small pieces.
• Melt using a double boiler or microwave.
• Let the melted chocolate cool down.

Step 3: Prepare cream cheese mixture [02:41]

• Whisk 300g room temperature cream cheese until smooth.
• Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 40g sugar; whisk again until sugar dissolves.
• Mix in the cooled melted chocolate thoroughly.

Step 4: Whip the cream [03:52]

• Whisk 200g whipping cream to soft peaks (80-90%).
• Be careful not to overwhip to avoid separation.

Step 5: Combine cream and chocolate mixture [04:16]

• Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
• Use folding technique to keep batter smooth and avoid separation.

Step 6: Assemble and chill [04:32]

• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chilled Oreo crust.
• Chill the cake in the fridge for about 4 hours.

Step 7: Prepare chocolate glaze (optional) [05:07]

• Heat 100g whipping cream to a soft boil.
• Place 100g dark chocolate in a cup.
• Pour hot cream over chocolate and stir until melted.
• Let glaze cool until not hot but not fully set.

Step 8: Unmold and glaze the cake [06:04]

• Use a warm towel to loosen the cake from the mold by patting around the rim.
• Remove the cake carefully.
• Pour the cooled chocolate glaze over the cake.

Step 9: Serve and enjoy [06:51]

• The cake is soft, dense, and delicious.
• Perfect for Tet holiday treat or Valentine's Day.

Enjoy your homemade chocolate cheesecake!