Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This decadent treat marries the warm spices of pumpkin with luscious chocolate, all nestled atop a crunchy Oreo crust. With its almost mousse-like texture, this cheesecake promises to melt in your mouth and impress everyone at the table. Whether you’re celebrating fall festivities or simply treating yourself, this delightful dessert will surely be a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons sour cream (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 ounces dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare your springform pan by wrapping it in aluminum foil.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, crush Oreo cookies and mix with melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan for the crust.
- Beat together sugars, spices, and cornstarch until combined. Gradually add cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and sour cream, then add eggs one at a time until blended.
- Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish filled with boiling water and bake for about 60 minutes.
- For the ganache topping, heat heavy cream and pour over chopped dark chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Once the cheesecake has cooled, pour ganache over the top and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg