Indulge in this rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake, set atop a buttery biscuit base, and crowned with a velvety dark chocolate ganache.
Ingredients:
For the Biscuit Base:
- 175g Digestive Biscuits, crushed
- 75g Butter, melted (vegan or regular)
For the Chocolate Cheesecake:
- 225g Cream Cheese, room temperature (vegan or regular)
- 92g Dark Chocolate (50-55% cocoa content)
- 20g Light Brown Sugar
- 40g Granulated Sugar
- 7g CornStarch
- 75g Whipping Cream (vegan or regular)
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 60g Dark Chocolate
- 65g Whipping Cream (vegan or regular)
Method:
- Biscuit Base:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (155°C).
- Mix together the crushed digestive biscuits and melted butter until you achieve a wet sand consistency.
- Transfer this mixture to a lined 6-inch springform cake tin, pressing it into an even layer to create a base roughly 1/2 inch in thickness.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Chocolate Cheesecake:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese with both sugars. Using an electric whisk (or the paddle attachment of a stand mixer), mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate. Once melted, mix it with the whipping cream. Sift in the cornstarch and combine until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the chocolate mixture into the cream cheese mixture, blending until smooth.
- Pour this batter over the biscuit base in the cake tin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes. The edges should feel firm when touched. Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and let the cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour.
- After an hour, remove the cheesecake and allow it to reach room temperature. Then refrigerate overnight.
- Chocolate Ganache:
- Heat the whipping cream in a pot until just below boiling. Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate. Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Pour this ganache over the set cheesecake. Return the cheesecake to the fridge and allow the ganache to set for a few hours.
Slice, serve, and revel in the chocolatey delight!
Tip: To elevate this dessert further, consider garnishing with chocolate shavings, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, or even some fresh berries for a pop of color and flavor contrast! Enjoy!
