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godiva chocolate cheesecake recipe

Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Cheesecake Factory Godiva chocolate cheesecake is every chocolate lover’s dream realized. This creamy, chocolaty goodness is certainly not one of those desserts you can whip up in 20 minutes, but it is worth every single minute of your time.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 1400 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 saucepan
  • 4 mixing bowls
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 mixer
  • 1 sprinform pan
  • 1 spatula
Ingredients
  
Crust
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 4 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate cheesecake
  • 6 oz melted semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1-1/3 cup sour cream
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Bailey's Irish cream
Chocolate mousse
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 oz sugar
  • 5 1/4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate
  • 14 oz cold heavy cream
Ganache glaze
  • 2 tsp light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup whipped heavy cream
  • 4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate
  • cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
 
  • The first step is to prepare the crust for your cheesecake. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F, and prepare a springform pan by adding a piece of parchment paper.
  • You also want to lightly grease the parchment paper and sprinkle some cocoa powder.
  • Using a double boiler, prepare the chocolate and butter mixture in a saucepan. Once the chocolate and the butter have melted, take the saucepan off the heat.
  • It is now time to add in the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, sugar, and eggs. Make sure to stir the mixture well, or use a mixer to ensure that the crust mixture is cohesive.
  • Once you’ve prepared the mixture and the oven has reached adequate temperature, pour the mixture into the springform pan and bake it for about 30 minutes.
  • Allow the cheesecake crust to cool while you prepare the cheesecake.
  • Let the oven preheat to 325 degrees F. Grab a large mixing bowl, and add sugar and cream cheese. Use a mixer on low speed to create a cohesive mixture, which should be smooth and fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs one by one, and once you’ve blended them in, you can also add the vanilla, sour cream, and Bailey’s Irish cream
  • Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust you’ve previously baked, making sure to spread it evenly.
  • Add the cheesecake back into the oven and bake for 1.5 hours, or until the toothpick comes out clean (you can use a toothpick to poke the center of the cheesecake and check if the middle of the cake is cooked through).
  • Once the cheesecake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it sit at room temperature until you prepare the chocolate mousse.
  • For the chocolate mousse, you will need to melt the chocolate over simmering water. Once the chocolate is fully melted, set it aside, as it needs to cool down at room temperature.
  • Transfer the cold heavy cream into a large bowl. Whisk it until it becomes airy and soft. Then, let it rest at room temperature.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the egg until it becomes foamy, then start adding the sugar gradually.
  • Combine the melted chocolate and the egg mixture using a spatula. Then, slowly add in the whipped heavy cream, making sure not to disrupt the fluffy texture.
  • Once you’ve combined all the ingredients together, add the mousse on top of the baked cheesecake, making sure it is smooth and evenly distributed.
  • Refrigerate the cake until you prepare the Ganache, which is the final step.
  • Melt the bittersweet chocolate over simmering water or in the microwave. Combine the chocolate with the cream, and whisk them together.
  • Stir in the corn syrup, then refrigerate the mixture briefly. You don’t want the Ganache to stay in the fridge for too long, as this will make it harder to spread evenly.
  • Pour the Ganache mixture on top of the cheesecake, and use a spatula to spread it evenly. Sprinkle a little bit of cocoa powder on top to garnish your Godiva chocolate cheesecake.
  • Let your cheesecake rest in the fridge, which will allow all the components to bind, and also make it much easier for you to cut the cake.
Nutrition
Serving: 12gCalories: 1400kcalCarbohydrates: 110gProtein: 15gFat: 105gSaturated Fat: 66gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 380mgSodium: 260mgSugar: 96g
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