Simple Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
6 servings
60 minutes
A simple dark chocolate cheesecake is the embodiment of elegance in desserts. Its roots trace back to American cuisine, where cheesecake has long been a symbol of home comfort. A delicate chocolate cloud of cream cheese and whipped cream smoothly rests on a base of fragrant shortbread cookies soaked in butter and cocoa. The rich, intense flavor of dark chocolate harmonizes with fresh berries and nuts, creating a balance of sweetness and light tartness. This dessert is perfect for cozy tea gatherings or special occasions when you want to impress guests with a delicate treat. It requires no baking, and its texture is airy, melting in your mouth. Each spoonful brings pleasure, leaving a pleasant aftertaste of chocolate sophistication. Dark chocolate cheesecake is a moment of pure gastronomic happiness.
1
Base. Crush the cookies with a blender into crumbs, melt the butter until liquid, mix with the crumbs and cocoa, and place in a small mold. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Cookie: 300 g
- Butter: 150 g
- Cocoa: 4 tablespoons
2
Chocolate mousse. Whip cream with powdered sugar (50 g). Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar (50 g), add melted chocolate, and finally fold in whipped cream. Evenly spread the mousse over the cake layer in the mold with a pastry knife. Leave in the fridge for 40 minutes.
- Cream 35%: 100 ml
- Powdered sugar: 100 g
- Philadelphia cheese: 250 g
- Powdered sugar: 100 g
- Dark chocolate 55%: 200 g
3
Place the finished cheesecake on a plate and decorate with fresh berries, chocolate, and nuts.
- Fresh berries: to taste
- Nuts: to taste