Classic Cheesecake with Cocoa Biscuit Base and Creamy Vanilla Topping

This Classic Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that features a rich and creamy vanilla cheesecake filling on top of a cocoa biscuit base. The cheesecake is baked to perfection, offering a smooth, creamy texture with a slight tang from the cream cheese, contrasted by the crunchy and chocolatey base. The cake is then topped with a layer of melted white chocolate, adding an extra layer of sweetness and elegance.

Why You’ll Love This: The combination of the cocoa biscuit base with the rich vanilla cheesecake filling creates a perfect balance of flavors. The smooth, creamy texture of the cheesecake is comforting and indulgent, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Perfect Occasion: Ideal for celebrations, family gatherings, or as a special treat after a fancy dinner. It’s also a great choice for holidays and festive occasions where you want a classic and beloved dessert.

Decoration Tips: After topping with white chocolate, garnish with fresh berries, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings for added visual appeal. You can also serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of fruit sauce for added flavor.

Base Ingredients:

• 200g of cocoa biscuits
• 100g of butter

Cheesecake Filling:

• 1kg of cheesecake cheese (quark)
• 6 eggs
• 2 packets of vanilla custard powder
• 200g of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of cheesecake spice or a few drops of vanilla flavoring (optional)
• 100g of 30% cream
• Melted white chocolate for topping

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter and mix with crushed cocoa biscuits. Press into a 25x30cm pan lined with parchment paper and refrigerate.
2. Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F).
3. Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat whites to stiff peaks with 100g of sugar. Beat yolks with the remaining sugar until dissolved.
4. Gradually mix in the quark, then add custard powder, cream, and vanilla flavoring. Gently fold in the egg whites.
5. Pour the mixture over the biscuit base and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
6. Cool in the turned-off oven, then top with melted white chocolate.

Enjoy this Classic Cheesecake, a perfect combination of cocoa biscuit crunch and smooth, creamy vanilla filling, topped with a sweet layer of white chocolate.

Enjoy!