Ghirardelli Layered Chocolate Cheesecake With Ganache Glaze
This Ghirardelli layered chocolate cheesecake with ganache glaze recipe has two layers of cheesecake, a mirror-like glaze, and a crunchy chocolate crust.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Calories
640 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
Combine cookie crumbs, butter, and 3 pinches sugar in a medium bowl; mix until well blended. Press into the bottom and up sides of the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes. Completely cool crust in the pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 4
Beat cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in 1 3/4 cups sugar and flour; beat until smooth. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating on low speed just until yellow disappears before adding the next; beat in vanilla.
Step 5
Divide batter into 2 equal portions in separate medium bowls. Pour 1 portion into the prepared crust; spread evenly.
Step 6
Place bittersweet chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power until melted and smooth, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
Step 7
Whisk coffee liqueur and espresso granules together in a small bowl until espresso dissolves; stir into remaining batter portion. Stir melted bittersweet chocolate into coffee batter until blended.
Step 8
Gently pour chocolate-coffee batter over plain batter in the crust; spread evenly, the pan will be very full. Place springform pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven until center is almost set but still jiggles slightly when pan gently shaken, 65 to 75 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely, about 2 hours.
Step 10
Cover pan loosely with aluminum foil; chill 8 to 12 hours. Gently run a knife or offset spatula around the edges of the pan; remove sides of pan.
Step 11
About 1 hour before serving, heat cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium just to a simmer. Place semisweet chocolate chips in a small heatproof bowl; pour cream mixture over chocolate chips and let stand 1 minute. Whisk gently until smooth. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
Step 12
Pour chocolate mixture over top of cheesecake; gently spread to edge of crust. Chill until set, about 30 minutes. Garnish if desired.