Belgian Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

A decadent Belgian chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate oat biscuit crust, slow-baked in a water bath for a truffle texture.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 612.5 kcals 6125 kcals
Carbohydrates 50.8 grams 508 grams
Fat 41.2 grams 412 grams
Protein 8.9 grams 88.5 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Dark Belgian Chocolate
broken into pieces
100
g
Dairy
500
g
Soft Cheese
full-fat
200
ml
3
piece
Eggs
large
50
g
Butter
melted
GrainsCereals
OilsFats
1
unit
Sunflower Oil
for greasing
Other
12
piece

Steps

  • Oil a 23cm spring-clip tin and line the base with parchment.
  • Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl over simmering water and let cool.
  • Blitz the biscuits into crumbs using a food processor.
  • Blend the crumbs with melted butter.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the base of the prepared tin.
  • Freeze the base until hardened.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Blend the cheese, cream, sugar, and eggs until smooth, then incorporate melted chocolate.
  • Wrap the tin base in foil and place inside a roasting tin.
  • Pour the filling over the base and add hot water to the roasting tin halfway up the sides.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 35 to 45 minutes until slightly wobbly.
  • Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour, then chill for 4 hours.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the tin and place on a serving plate.
  • Decorate with chocolate truffles and grated white chocolate.