Cheesecake Factory Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
The Cheesecake Factory's Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake is a rich, indulgent dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate cheesecake made with Godiva chocolate, topped with chocolate mousse and ganache. Make our Cheesecake Factory Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake will taste just like Cheesecake Factory.
Prep Time1 hour hr
Active Time20 minutes mins
Chilling Time6 hours hrs
Total Time7 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Party Recipe, Sweet
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Cheesecake, Cheesecake Factory, Chocolate
Yield: 8 Slices
Chocolate Cake
- 1 cup Godiva Melting Chocolate
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 4 Eggs separated
Cheesecake Filling
- 1/2 cup Godiva Melting Chocolate
- 1 pound Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
- 3 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Sugar
Mousse
- 1 1/4 cups Godiva Melting Chocolate
- 2 cups cold Heavy Cream
Ganache
- 1 cup Godiva Melting Chocolate
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 or 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- 1 square of Godiva Chocolate for each slice
Cake
Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
Melt 1 cup Godiva melting chocolate, 1 teaspoon Vanilla and 1 cup Butter for the flourless cake in a double boiler.
Beat 4 egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar.
Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg yolks.
Beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Beat to a stiff peak. Fold in the egg whites.
Filling
Melt 1/2 cup Godiva melting chocolate in a double boiler.
Beat cream cheese, 3 eggs, and 1/2 cup sugar together in a large bowl until smooth.
Bake Cake
Pour the cake batter into the cake pan.
Carefully top with cheesecake batter.
Place in preheated oven. Bake for 40 - 50 minutes until firm.
Remove from oven and chill for at least 4 hours.
Mousse
Melt 1 cup Godiva melting chocolate in a double boiler. Remove from heat to cool.
Beat heavy cream until somewhat thick.
Beat in melted chocolate until soft peaks form.
Layer mousse over the top of the cheesecake. Chill.
Ganache
Place 1 cup Godiva melting chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter to a food processor.
Place 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 or 2 tablespoons sugar in a pot. Place over medium high heat and, stirring, bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and add cream mixture to the food processor.
Add vanilla. Process until smooth.
Remove from processor to a bowl and refrigerate until the ganache is spreadable.
Spread over the cake.
Refrigerate until chilled through.
Top with whipped cream and a chocolate square, and serve cold.