RICH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CHEESECAKE
As if cheesecake wasn't enough of an indulgence, this version also features irresistible chocolate mousse. It's a delightful, do-ahead dessert for special occasions. -Julie Dunsworth, Oviedo, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar, cocoa and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For cheesecake: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add the sour cream, vanilla and coffee liqueur; beat just until combined. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake for 30-35 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 until completely cooled., For mousse and topping: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute or until softened. In a small saucepan, combine the egg yolks, milk, sugar and coffee granules. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon., Remove from the heat; whisk in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in the chocolate, rum and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until chocolate is melted. Pour into a small bowl. Set the bowl in a larger bowl of ice water; stir occasionally until thickened., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold half of cream into mousse mixture; spread over cheesecake. Top with remaining cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight., For chocolate curl garnish: In a microwave, melt dark chocolate candy coating; stir until smooth. Spread a thin layer over baking sheet and drag a fork through chocolate. Let stand at room temperature until set., Repeat with white candy coating; carefully spread over dark candy coating. Let stand at room temperature just until set. Holding a dough scraper or sturdy metal spatula at a 45° angle, scrape over the top of the chocolate to form striped curls. Decorate cake with curls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 calories, Fat 47g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Charles Chucks
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! The chocolate mousse is rich and decadent, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this again.
ogunleti samuel
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good. The mousse is light and airy, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate.
Rihad Habib
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The mousse is light and fluffy, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!
Eddy Berry
[email protected]This cheesecake is delicious! The chocolate mousse is rich and decadent, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
esther akinnubi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The mousse was light and airy, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this again.
Rumman Ahmed
[email protected]This cheesecake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!
Oyenlayefa Ojigbare
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly! It was the perfect balance of chocolate and cheesecake. I will definitely be making this again.
Jeremiah Tristan
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests.
Hazem Sayed
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making a chocolate mousse cheesecake, but I'm so glad I did! It was surprisingly easy to make, and the results were amazing. The mousse was light and airy, and the cheesecake was rich and creamy. I will definitely be makin
Junior Fight Club
[email protected]This cheesecake is so decadent and delicious! The chocolate mousse is rich and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mdsahadat Khan9
[email protected]I love chocolate and cheesecake, so this recipe was a no-brainer for me. It turned out perfectly! The mousse was light and fluffy, and the cheesecake was creamy and dense.
Shankar Sharma
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the rich chocolate mousse and the creamy cheesecake filling. It was the perfect dessert to end a special meal.