This luxurious Truffle Fudge Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Featuring a dense, creamy filling made with cream cheese, eggs, and rich cocoa, it sits atop a buttery vanilla wafer crust that provides the perfect textural contrast. The deep chocolate flavor is balanced by sweetness, creating a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or special date nights, this cake looks impressive on any table. While it requires chilling time to set properly, the preparation is straightforward. Serve slices cold for the best firmness and flavor.
Truffle (Fudge Cheesecake
Description
This luxurious Truffle Fudge Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Featuring a dense, creamy filling made with cream cheese, eggs, and rich cocoa, it sits atop a buttery vanilla wafer crust that provides the perfect textural contrast. The deep chocolate flavor is balanced by sweetness, creating a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or special date nights, this cake looks impressive on any table. While it requires chilling time to set properly, the preparation is straightforward. Serve slices cold for the best firmness and flavor.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (160ðC).
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In a medium bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
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Press the crumb mixture firmly onto the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until well combined.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition; do not overmix.
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Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
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Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
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Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 545.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.5g27%
- Saturated Fat 6.0g30%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 216.7mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 98.5g33%
- Dietary Fiber 36.3g146%
- Sugars 41.2g
- Protein 14.9g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps in the batter.
If you prefer a no-bake version, omit the eggs and bake step. Chill the crust first, then mix cream cheese, condensed milk, cocoa, and whipped cream, pour over crust, and refrigerate for 6+ hours.
For a smoother texture, you can melt the chocolate chips with a tablespoon of butter and fold them in warm instead of using chips.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
