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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

posted by Liz Berg on October 10, 2016 (updated 11/3/22)

I was having company and needed a showstopper for dessert. Once I spotted this decadent Triple Chocolate Cheesecake, I knew I had to make it!

This Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake was to die for! One guest asked where a bought it. The ultimate compliment!

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake on a white ceramic serving plate with a red napkin.

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1 Why You Must Make

2 How to Make Chocolate Curls

3 Expert Tips

4 Frequently Asked Questions

5 You May Also Like:

6 Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

Why You Must Make

My chocoholic family is all in favor of double, triple, and even quadruple chocolate desserts. This is perfect for the chocoholics in your life, too.
This Triple Chocolate Cheesecake has a chocolate Oreo crust, chocolate cheesecake layer, chocolate ganache topping and even a fourth chocolate touch with a garnish of chocolate curls (scroll down to see how to make them).
This cheesecake is very rich so only thin slices are needed. It will serve a crowd!

I served this chocolate extravaganza at a dinner party to honor a dear friend’s birthday. Thankfully, there were a few leftovers and my family got to experience some glorious leftovers!

How to Make Chocolate Curls

To make the chocolate curls, melt 3 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate with 1 tablespoon of shortening (I decrease to 2 teaspoons when my kitchen is warm in the summer).
Spread this out on the back of a sheet pan (with a smooth underside), nearly covering the whole surface, using an offset spatula.
The layer should be thin, but not translucent. I popped it in the freezer for 2-3 minutes.
My chocolate was a little too hard when I pulled it out, but it was curling consistency after a minute or so at room temperature.
I took my Bench Scraper (but you could use a metal spatula with a very straight/sharped edged scooping end), to scrape off chocolate curls.
Not every piece was perfect, but the leftover shards can still be used for garnishing. I found this technique on how to make chocolate curls on Pioneer Woman’s blog. It’s much more successful than my former method with a vegetable peeler.

Expert Tips

I love making cheesecakes for holidays and company. The key to a successful cheesecake is a creamy filling. If you’re new to making cheesecakes, here are some tips to ensure a delicious dessert.

PRO-Tip: Make sure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature. The cream cheese will blend more smoothly without little bits of cream cheese throughout the batter. Plus, the eggs will incorporate better when they’re not ice cold.
PRO-Tip: Use the paddle attachment of a stand mixer to blend. This will prevent excess air from getting into the batter.
Add the eggs one at a time, waiting until each egg is incorporated before adding the next.
Often a cheesecake is baked in a bain-marie, or water bath. This minimizes cracking. Since this cheesecake is topped with ganache, this step isn’t necessary.
Here are more of my Favorite Cheesecake Recipes and Tips.

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake on a white ceramic plate topped with chocolate curls.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a chocolate cheesecake last in the refrigerator?

You can keep a cheesecake in the refrigerator for 3-4 days as long as it’s well-covered. Bring it to room temperature for about an hour before serving for the creamiest texture.

How Do You Decorate a Chocolate Cheesecake?

If you’re ambitious, try your hand at making chocolate curls! They only need two ingredients and a little trial and error, but they make a beautiful statement on top of a chocolate dessert.
Since this cheesecake is covered with chocolate ganache, it will be beautiful even without any garnishing.

How Many Calories in a Chocolate Cheesecake?

Cheesecakes are all calorie dense and if you cut this cheesecake into 12 slices, each will have nearly 600 calories. But slices half that size will easily satisfy your sweet tooth.