Craving a rich and delicious dessert? Look no further than this Double Chocolate Cheesecake. It's creamy, chocolatey, and perfect for any occasion. Keep reading to find out how to make this irresistible treat.

This cheesecake is great for holidays like Christmas and Valentine's Day. Also, if you love this, you might want to try my Oreo Pancake or my Mississippi Mud Pie .
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Ingredients
- Oreo Crumbs
- Butter
- Cream Cheese
- Sugar
- Cocoa Powder
- Whipping Cream
- Eggs
- Sour Cream
- Dark Chocolate
- White Chocolate
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions

Making the Crust
Mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter. It should look like wet sand. Save some crumbs for later.

Forming the Crust
Add the mixture to an 8-inch pan. Press it hard. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 350F.

Cream Cheese Filling
Mix room temp cream cheese and sugar. Add cream, sour cream, and eggs. Add cocoa and melted chocolate last.

Baking
Pour over crust. Wrap your pan in foil. Put it in a water bath. Bake at 325F for 1 hour.

White Chocolate Cream
Heat the cream. Pour it over white chocolate. Chill overnight.

Final Touches
Whip the cream. Add it to the cake. Decorate with leftover crumbs.

Hint: Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing can lead to cracks in your cheesecake.
Substitutions
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookies for the crust.
Variations
Swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate to make it less intense.
Equipment
An 8-inch springform pan and stand mixer are most useful. No springform pan? Use a regular one but line it well.
Storage
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. For freezing, wrap it tightly and store for up to a month.
Top tip
Always use room temperature cream cheese. It mixes better and makes a smoother filling.
FAQ
Yes, you can use graham crackers.
It should reach an internal temp of 150F.
Yes, but the texture might change.
You can use coconut milk.
Yes, for up to a month.
At least 6-8 hours.
Yes, berries go well.
Yes, but it will change the flavor.
Don't overmix.
It's tricky but possible with vegan substitutes.

How to Make Double Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
Make a heavenly Double Chocolate Cheesecake with our step-by-step guide. Perfect for holidays and special occasions. Get ready to impress!
- Total Time: 7-9 hours (including chill time)
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
Ingredients
220g Oreo Crumbs
90g Butter
750g Cream Cheese
150g Sugar
20g Cocoa Powder
120ml Whipping Cream
3 Eggs
30g Sour Cream
115g Dark Chocolate
115g White Chocolate
250ml Whipping Cream
Instructions
Step 1 - Make Crust
- Mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter.
- It should look like wet sand.
- Save 50g crumbs for later.
Step 2 - Mold and Bake Crust
- Put mix in 8-inch springform pan.
- Press hard, make it come ⅓ up the sides.
- Bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes.
Step 3 - Make Filling
- In a stand mixer, mix room-temp cheese and sugar.
- Mix until there is no lumps.
- Add cream, then sour cream.
- Add eggs one by one, mix in between.
- Add sifted cocoa, mix.
- Slowly add melted chocolate while mixing.
- Pour over the crust.
Step 4 - Bake Cake
- Wrap mold in foil.
- Put in water bath.
- Bake at 325F for 1 hour or until internal temp is 150F.
- Put in fridge overnight or 6-8 hours.
Step 5 - Make Whipped Cream
- Boil cream.
- Pour over the white chocolate.
- Wait 1 minute, then mix.
- Put in the fridge overnight or 4 hours.
Step 6 - Final Touch
- Whip the cold cream to stiff peaks.
- Pour on cake.
- Put in fridge 1 hour to set cream.
- Remove from mold.
- Cut nice slices.
- Add saved Oreo crumbs. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Food safety
- Always check the expiry date of your dairy products.
- Make sure eggs are fresh.
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