Description
A rich and indulgent gluten-free chocolate cheesecake with a cookie crust, chocolate filling, and glossy ganache, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- 24 gluten free Oreo cookies (or another gluten-free chocolate cookie)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (substitute coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp gluten free flour (a 1:1 blend works)
- ½ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup melted chocolate (semisweet or dark, melted and cooled slightly)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (for ganache)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or canned coconut cream for dairy-free ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- Mix the Oreo crumbs with the melted butter until evenly coated.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to form an even layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar, gluten-free flour, and cocoa powder, and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing briefly between additions.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and the melted chocolate until glossy and smooth.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- To make the ganache, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream in a bowl and microwave until smooth.
- Spread ganache over the cooled cheesecake and chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let cream cheese and eggs come to room temperature for a smooth batter. For a less-sweet dessert, choose dark chocolate for the melted chocolate and chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American