Description
A rich and airy dessert combining velvety cheesecake with smooth chocolate mousse, set on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfectly balanced textures and flavors make this elegant treat ideal for holidays or any special occasion, with no complicated steps.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crumbs, 1 ½ cups
Granulated Sugar, ¼ cup + 1 cup
Unsalted Butter, melted, 6 tablespoons
Cream Cheese, softened, 24 ounces
Large Eggs, 3
Vanilla Extract, 2 teaspoons
Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips, melted and slightly cooled, 12 ounces
Heavy Whipping Cream, 1 ½ cups
Cocoa Powder, ¼ cup
Salt, ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar for crust, melted butter, and a pinch of salt in a bowl
Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth
Fold in cooled melted chocolate until fully blended
Pour cheesecake mixture into the pre-baked crust
Chill until set, then prepare the mousse layer
In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form
Combine melted and cooled chocolate, cocoa powder, and salt, then carefully fold in whipped cream
Spread chocolate mousse evenly over the set cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing
Use food processor for optimal graham cracker crust texture
Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days
Freeze for longer storage
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg