"Channel 13 Featured: Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe with Caramel Drizzle and Ganache"

Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
• 1/4 cup melted butter

For the Chocolate Filling:

• 3 boxes of cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 11.5 oz bag chocolate chips
• 4 large eggs

For the Caramel Ganache:

• 1 pound of caramel
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

For the Crust:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a food processor, finely crush the Oreo cookies.
4. Add the melted butter to the crushed cookies and mix until well combined.
5. Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of the greased pan.
6. Bake the crust for 6 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool.

For the Chocolate Filling:

1. Melt the chocolate chips and set them aside to cool slightly.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overbeat.
5. Pour the chocolate cheesecake filling over the Oreo crust.

Baking:

1. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
2. After baking, let the cheesecake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove it from the springform pan.
3. Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.

For the Caramel Ganache:

1. Before serving, prepare the caramel ganache by melting the caramel with the heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth.
2. Pour the caramel ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
3. Allow the caramel to set for 15-20 minutes.
4. Garnish the cheesecake with chocolate curls.

Serve and enjoy your decadent Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake!