Triple Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
A decadent dessert combining a buttery biscuit crust with rich cheesecake and three layers of silky chocolate mousse. Dark, milk, and white chocolate deliver balanced sweetness and depth. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 200 g chocolate biscuits crushed
- 1/4 cup 60 g melted butter
- 500 g cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup 100 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 g dark chocolate melted and cooled
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup 120 ml heavy cream for dark mousse
- 100 g milk chocolate
- 1/2 cup 120 ml heavy cream for milk mousse
- 100 g white chocolate
- 1/2 cup 120 ml heavy cream for white mousse
- Chocolate shavings optional
- Cocoa powder optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease a 9-inch springform pan
- Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter. Press into pan to form crust
- Bake 10 minutes, cool completely
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each
- Stir in vanilla extract and melted dark chocolate
- Pour cheesecake mixture over crust and bake 45-50 minutes until set
- Cool completely
- Melt 100g dark chocolate gradually, cool slightly. Whip 1/2 cup heavy cream, fold into chocolate for mousse layer
- Repeat for milk and white chocolate mousse layers
- Layer mousse alternately over chilled cheesecake
- Chill at least 4 hours before serving
- Top with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder if desired
Notes
Chilling at least 4 hours is essential for texture and layer setting
Use springform pan for easy release
Optional: Make mousse ahead and store in airtight containers
Dairy-free alternative: Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use vegan chocolate
Use springform pan for easy release
Optional: Make mousse ahead and store in airtight containers
Dairy-free alternative: Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use vegan chocolate