4 Layer Cheesecake Recipe

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4 Layer Cheesecake
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Ingredients
21
Count
Nutrition
1012
Calories
Total time
90
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the chocolate cake crust : Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease the bottom only of a 9-inch springform pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the extract and eggs, beating well after each addition. Add the flour and cocoa and mix well to combine. The batter will be stiff. Spread in the pan. Set aside.
  3. For the baked chocolate cheesecake: In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese and ricotta with the sugar until smooth. Add a small amount of the cheese mixture to the melted chocolate and combine well. Once the little bit of cheese mixture and chocolate is mixed well, add it back to the rest of the cheese mixture and beat until well combined. Add the eggs and flour and beat well. Smooth over the top of the cake batter in the pan. Bake until the cheesecake is set in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil during last 10 minutes to prevent over browning. Remove from the oven and cool.
  4. A cheesecake is not like a regular cake. It is considered set when the center is still wobbly. After you chill the cheesecake, it will set without wobbling. At this point let the cake cool. Once it is cool, you need to chill the cake for an hour or two.
  5. For the vanilla cream cheese mousse: Once your chocolate and cheesecake base has been chilled, you can start making the third layer.
  6. Beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff and set aside. In separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with a mixer in large bowl until well blended. Fold the whipped cream into cheese mixture until just combined. Spread the mixture over the baked cheesecake layer and chill well (freezing the cake at this point works well and makes spreading the final layer easier). Make sure you chill for several hours to make sure all the layers are set.
  7. For the dark chocolate/white chocolate ganache: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a large bowl. Heat the cream and butter over low heat until just boiling. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cream mixture. Pour the rest of the cream mixture over the chocolate and let set about 2 minutes, or until it begins to melt. Stir to combine. Repeat for the white chips using the reserved cream mixture. Let cool slightly until spreading consistency.
  8. Using a sharp knife, gently run the blade around the edge of the cake to loosen. Remove the cake sides from the pan and place the bottom with cake on a serving plate or stand. Spread the frosting over the top and sides.
  9. Drizzle the white chocolate lightly over the top. Using a knife or toothpick, run it lightly over the top to swirl to create desired effect. At this point, I would place the white chocolate ganache in a pastry bag and use a small round tip to decorate the top of the cake instead of trying to just drizzle it on top. You have more control.
  10. Press the mini chips (regular size works too) into the frosting on sides until completely coated to create a crust. Place the cake in the fridge to chill while preparing the final frosting.
  11. A viewer or guest of the show, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1011.83 Kcal (4236 kJ)
Calories from fat 565.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.81g 97%
Cholesterol 170.01mg 57%
Sodium 418.48mg 17%
Potassium 517.39mg 11%
Total Carbs 98.95g 33%
Sugars 35.1g 140%
Dietary Fiber 6.65g 27%
Protein 19.68g 39%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Vitamin A 1mg 32%
Iron 4.6mg 26%
Calcium 285.2mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 441.92 Kcal (1850 kJ)
Calories from fat 246.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.43g 97%
Cholesterol 74.25mg 57%
Sodium 182.77mg 17%
Potassium 225.97mg 11%
Total Carbs 43.22g 33%
Sugars 15.33g 140%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 27%
Protein 8.59g 39%
Vitamin C 3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 32%
Iron 2mg 26%
Calcium 124.6mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.7
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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