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Chocolate mousse cheesecake with three distinct layers on a white plate, sliced to show the interior

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

This cheesecake factory chocolate mousse cheesecake copycat layers rich chocolate cheesecake with airy mousse for a restaurant-style dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 4 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 450 g Cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 3 piece Eggs
  • 200 g Dark chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup Heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F / 163°C and mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add the eggs one at a time, then fold in the melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder until fully combined.
  3. Pour the chocolate cheesecake batter over the crust and bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
  4. Cool the cheesecake to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully chilled and firm.
  5. Spread the whipped cream mousse layer evenly over the chilled cheesecake, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.