Best 6 3 Layer Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with our exquisite 3-layer chocolate fudge cheesecake recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This extraordinary dessert combines the richness of chocolate, the creaminess of cheesecake, and the decadent indulgence of fudge, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. Dive into the depths of our detailed recipe, where we guide you through each step, ensuring a flawless execution that will impress your loved ones.

Embark on a culinary adventure as you craft the luscious chocolate fudge layer, a velvety symphony of melted chocolate and luscious cream, enveloping a hidden layer of creamy cheesecake. Discover the art of creating the cheesecake filling, a harmonious blend of cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, achieving a smooth and velvety texture that melts in your mouth. As you assemble this masterpiece, witness the final layer of chocolate ganache, a glossy and rich topping that seals the deal, creating an irresistible temptation.

Our recipe not only guides you through the creation of this magnificent cheesecake, but also offers variations to suit your preferences. Customize your cheesecake with a gluten-free crust, creating a delightful treat for those with dietary restrictions. Explore the option of a no-bake cheesecake, a time-saving alternative that delivers the same delectable flavor without the hassle of baking.

Unleash your creativity with our selection of topping ideas, transforming your cheesecake into a work of art. Adorn it with fresh berries, a symphony of colors and flavors that complement the chocolate fudge. Sprinkle on chopped nuts, adding a delightful crunch and nutty aroma. Drizzle caramel sauce, creating a decadent and luscious finish that elevates the dessert to new heights.

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate fudge cheesecake experience with our comprehensive recipe that guides you through each step, ensuring a perfect outcome. Experiment with variations to suit your preferences, creating a dessert that reflects your unique taste. Discover the joy of baking and savor the moment as you relish this extraordinary culinary delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE LAYER CHEESECAKE



PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Double-Chocolate Layer Cheesecake image

Take 10 minutes of prep for two layers of a chocolate layer cheesecake goodness. Top PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Double-Chocolate Layer Cheesecake with berries!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted, cooled
1 chocolate cookie crumb crust (6 oz.)
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
4 fresh strawberries, cut in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended.
  • Remove 1 cup batter; mix with melted chocolate. Pour into crust; top with remaining plain batter.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours. Top with COOL WHIP and berries just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

FABULOUS FUDGE CHEESECAKE



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This fudgy cheesecake is particularly popular with my two children. It's also a favorite with guests at the cheesecake party my wife and I host every year.-Scott Fox, Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, sugar and cocoa; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in chocolate. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Gradually stir in milk and vanilla. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FUDGE LAYER CAKE



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"My mom first made this terrific layer cake in the early 1960s," recalls Cheryl Feller of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. "The date and walnut filling is delicious."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

3/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
3 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
DATE CREAM FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FUDGE FROSTING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in chocolate. Combine the cake flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. , Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, all-purpose flour, milk and egg until smooth. Add the dates. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate., For frosting, combine the cream, sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and butter until melted. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until spreadable, stirring occasionally. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CHEESECAKE



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I made this recipe from Southern Living for Christmas and everyone just loved it! The recipe makes two 9 inch cheesecakes so it feeds a lot of people. This three layered cheesecake has a rich brownie bottom layer with a center layer of cream cheese and a decadently rich chocolate glaze covering the top. The recipe is easily halved. The Chocolate Glaze top layer is intended to divide between the two cheesecakes. However, I used one full recipe to top one cheesecake. Allow 8 hours chilling time. This cheesecake is absolutely delicious and I am sure you will enjoy it, too!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 9

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsel
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
7 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup whipping cream
fresh mint sprig (optional)
sliced strawberry (optional)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup toasted and chopped pecans evenly over the bottom of each of 2 greased and floured 9-inch springform pans.
  • Microwave chocolate squares in a microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals until melted.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Beat butter and 2 cups sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add 4 eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Add melted chocolate, beating just until blended.
  • Add flour, beating at low speed just until blended.
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and chocolate morsels.
  • Divide batter evenly between pans, spreading over chopped pecans.
  • Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth; add 1 3/4 cups sugar, beating until well blended.
  • Add 7 eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla.
  • Divide cream cheese mixture evenly between each pan, spreading over brownie batter.
  • Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until set.
  • Remove from oven; cool cheesecakes completely on wire racks.
  • Spread top of each cooled cheesecake with 1 recipe Chocolate Glaze; cover and chill 8 hours.
  • Remove sides of pans before serving. Garnish with mint sprigs and sliced strawberries, if desired.
  • Chocolate Glaze:.
  • Melt 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels and 1/2 cup whipping cream in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate begins to melt.
  • Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. If you wish, double the Chocolate Glaze recipe if making two cheesecakes.
  • Makes about 2 cups.

THE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE FUDGE THREE LAYER CAKE



The Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Three Layer Cake image

Talk about rich and shocking. This beautiful cake is a winner with all chocoholics! Great for a dessert party, birthday party, or finale of an elegant meal.

Provided by Cooking to Perfecti

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 3layer cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/3 cup water
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
chocolate shavings (optional)

Steps:

  • For cake: Combine water and chocolate in small saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Beat 2/3 cup shortening until creamy; gradually add 1 3/4 cups sugar, beating well and scrapping down edges of bowl.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift 2 1/2 cups flour, soda, and 1/2 tsp salt; add to cake batter, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Add cooled chocolate mixture and 1 tsp vanilla; mix just until blended.
  • Pour batter into three greased and floured 9-inch layer pans.
  • Bake at 350* for 17-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire wracks for 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wracks.
  • For filling: Place 1/4 cup flour in small saucepan; gradually stir in milk.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Beat butter and 1/2 cup shortening until creamy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well.
  • Add 1 Tbsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp salt, and milk mixture; beat until smooth.
  • Spread filling between cake layers.
  • For frosting: Combine 3 cups sugar, 3/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup butter, 3 ounces chocolate in a medium saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts.
  • Cook over medium heat until mixture boils; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Beat at high speed of electric mixer until frosting is of spreading consistency.
  • Immediately spread on cake.
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings.

THREE-CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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I make this fudge at Christmastime to give to friends and neighbors. That tradition started years ago when I made more candy than my husband, three sons and I could eat, so we shared it. It's a tasty tradition I'm glad to continue. -Betty Grantham, Hanceville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
3-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup butter, cubed
32 large marshmallows, halved
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
14 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 1 tablespoon butter., In a heavy large saucepan, combine sugars, milk and cubed butter. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows and vanilla until blended., Gradually stir in chocolate chips and chopped chocolate until melted. Fold in pecans. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before using. This will help it mix smoothly and evenly.
  • Use a high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can make the cheesecake tough.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set properly.

Conclusion:

This 3-layer chocolate fudge cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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