Best Cheesecake Fudge Recipes

CHOCOLATE FUDGE 'BOX' BROWNIE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Prepare the brownie batter and pour into greased springform pan.
• Bake until set, about 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese and sugar until incorporated. Add beaten eggs and vanilla, and beat again until smooth.
• Remove brownies and lower oven temperature to 325˚F (165˚C).
• Pour cheesecake batter over brownie bottom, and bake for 50 minutes until set and slightly jiggly.
• Remove cheesecake and refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight.
• Heat or microwave whipping cream to just before boiling and pour over chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Allow the ganache to sit for 10-15 minutes.
• Transfer cheesecake to a baking pan with a wire rack. In a circular motion starting from the inside out, pour the ganache glaze over the cheesecake making sure to cover all sides.
• Allow ganache to cool and set for 30 minutes.
• Enjoy!

FABULOUS FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, sugar and cocoa; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in chocolate. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Gradually stir in milk and vanilla. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

MARBLED CAPPUCCINO FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 7-9 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the cream, cappuccino mix, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour half of batter into crust. Drizzle with 1/3 cup fudge topping. Repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl fudge topping. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° for 70-80 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan., For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add cappuccino mix and confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cheesecake. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

CHERRY FUDGE TRUFFLE COCONUT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and coconut; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, beat 3 pkg. cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cream of coconut and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in chopped cherries. Pour 3 cups batter into crust. In another bowl, beat remaining 8 oz. cream cheese until smooth. Beat in cooled chocolate and cherry preserves. Drop by tablespoonfuls over coconut batter. Carefully spoon remaining coconut batter over top. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. hot water to larger pan. , Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 80-85 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with melted chocolate, whipped cream, toasted coconut and cherries.

FUDGE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE FROM EAGLE BRAND®

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Combine wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa and butter in medium bowl. Press firmly onto bottom and 1/2 inch up side of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Chill. Garnish as desired.

CAPPUCCINO-FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For crust:
• Finely grind cookies, chopped chocolate, brown sugar, and nutmeg in processor. Add butter and process until crumbs begin to stick together, scraping down bowl occasionally, about 1 minute. Transfer crumbs to 10-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides. Wrap plastic wrap around fingers and press crumb mixture firmly up sides to within 1/2 inch of top edge, then over bottom of pan.
• For ganache:
• Bring whipping cream to simmer in large saucepan. Remove from heat; add chocolate and Kahlúa. Whisk until chocolate is melted and ganache is smooth. Pour 2 cups ganache over bottom of crust. Freeze until ganache layer is firm, about 30 minutes. Reserve remaining ganache; cover and let stand at room temperature to use later for creating lattice pattern.
• For filling
• Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended. Beat in flour. Stir rum, espresso powder, ground coffee, vanilla, and molasses in small bowl until instant coffee dissolves; beat into cream cheese mixture. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl.
• Pour filling over cold ganache in crust. Place cheesecake on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until top is brown, puffed and cracked at edges, and center 2 inches moves only slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Transfer cheesecake to rack. Cool 15 minutes while preparing topping (top of cheesecake will fall slightly). Maintain oven temperature.
• For topping:
• Whisk sour cream, sugar, and vanilla in medium bowl to blend. Pour topping over hot cheesecake, spreading to cover filling completely. Bake until topping is set, about 10 minutes. Transfer cheesecake to rack. Refrigerate hot cheesecake on rack until cool, about 3 hours.
• Run small sharp knife between crust and pan sides to loosen cake; release pan sides. Transfer cheesecake to platter. Spoon reserved ganache into pastry bag fitted with small star tip. Pipe 6 diagonal lines atop cheesecake, spacing 1 inch apart. Repeat in opposite direction, making lattice. Pipe rosettes of ganache around top edge of cake. Garnish with coffee beans, if desired. Chill until lattice is firm, at least 6 hours. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Wrap loosely in foil, forming dome over lattice; keep chilled.)

CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Combine wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa, and melted butter in medium bowl.
• Press onto bottom and up the sides of 9 inch springform or pie pan. Bake 8 minutes then cool.
• Beat together cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, flour, vanilla, and salt; beat well until blended.
• Add two cups of cream cheese batter to bowl with melted chocolate and mix well. Add two cups of batter to melted peanut butter chips and mix well. Cool in fridge for 10 minutes.
• Spread chocolate batter over prepared crust. Gently and slowly pour the peanut butter mixture over the top of the chocolate. DO NOT STIR.
• Bake 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. (Tip for less cracking: cook in a water bath).
• Cool completely, cover and refrigerate.
• IF USING SPRINGFORM PAN: Cool on wire rack 10 minutes before using knife to loosen crust from sides of pan. Cool completely then remove sides of pan.
• Stores for up to one week in refrigerator.

CARAMEL FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes (leave oven on). , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with milk. Pour over brownie crust; sprinkle with pecans. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate. Pour over pecans. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake until center is almost set, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cool. Remove sides of pan.

EASY TURTLE CHEESECAKE FUDGE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Combine the chocolate chips, butter, salt, and condensed milk in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. Stir in the pudding mix and stir until combined. Add in the marshmallow fluff and stir until melted and smooth. Pour fudge mixture into a wax paper lined 8x8 pan. Refrigerate until set. Remove from refrigerator and cut into small squares. Combine the caramel and water in a small saucepan. Heat until melted. Cool slightly and drizzle over fudge squares. Sprinkle with pecan chips before the caramel hardens.

CAPPUCCINO FUDGE CHEESECAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• Crust:.
• Finely grind cookies, chocolate, brown sugar, nutmeg in food processor.
• Add butter and continue to process until crumbs begin to stick together, about 1 minute. Scrape bowl sides occasionally.
• Transfer crumbs to 10 inch diameter springform pan with 3 inch high sides.
• Wrap fingers with plastic and press crumb mixture firmly up sides to within 1/2" of top, then over bottom of pan.
• Ganache:.
• Bring whipping cream to simmer in large saucepan.
• Remove from heat; add chocolate and Kahlua.
• Whisk until chocolate is smooth and no lumps remain.
• Pour 3 cups ganahce over bottom of crust. Reserve enough to pipe decoration on top of cake (about 1 cup, at most).
• Chill until ganache is firm, about 30-45 minutes.
• For Filling:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended.
• Beat in flour.
• Stir rum, espresso powder, ground coffee, vanilla and molasses in small bowl until instant powder is dissolved. Beat into cream cheese mixture.
• Beat in eggs 1 at a time, occasionally scraping sides of bowl.
• Pour filling over cold ganache in crust.
• Place cheesecake on rimmed baking sheet (important, butter drips out).
• Bake until top is brown, puffed, and cracked at edges and center 2 edges moves only slightly when pan is jiggled, about 1 hour 5 minutes. NOTE: cooking time will vary, I had to bake mine for about 1 hour 30 minutes to achieve the desired consistency.
• Transfer cheesecake to rack and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the topping.
• Topping:.
• Whisk sour cream, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl to blend.
• Pour topping over hot cheesecake, spreading to cover completely and cover cracks.
• Bake for roughly 10 more minutes, until topping is set. Do not allow to brown.
• Transfer cheesecake back to rack and refrigerate for 3 hours, or until cool.
• Run small, sharp knife around edges of cheesecake to loose, release side pan.
• Transfer cheesecake to platter.
• Fill pastry bag with reserved ganache fitting with star top. If ganache is too runny, chill until it is handleable. If ganache is too hard, heat until pipeable.
• Pipe diagonal lines atop cheesecake, about 3/4" apart.
• Repeat in opposite direction, making a grid.
• Pipe rosettes of ganache around top edge of cake.
• Garnish with chocolate covered coffee beans, holding in place with small dollop of ganache.
• Chill until firm, at least 6 hours.
• Enjoy!

DECADENT NO BAKE CHOCOLATE FUDGE CHEESECAKE (EASY)

Steps:

• 1. Place chocolate chips in small microwave safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating until chips are melted when stirred. Set aside to cool.
• 2. Beat cream cheese, sugar and butter in large bowl on medium until creamy. Gradually add melted chocolate chips, beating on low speed until blended.
• 3. Gently, fold in Cool Whip until blended. Spoon into crust.
• 4. Refrigerate until firm. Garnish with chocolate shavings, additional Cool Whip and/or chocolate syrup. Beautiful served with fresh raspberries or strawberries.

COCONUT-FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For crust:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap foil around outside of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Blend all ingredients in processor until nuts are finely ground and crumbs stick together. Press crust mixture over bottom and 2 inches up sides of prepared pan. Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Cool. Maintain oven temperature.
• For filling:
• Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract in large bowl to blend. Beat in cream of coconut, shredded coconut and flour. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until just combined. Pour filling into crust. Bake until top is brown and center is almost set, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool. Cover and chill overnight.
• For topping:
• Bring cream and syrup to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; whisk until smooth. Cool to just lukewarm. Pour topping over cake. Sprinkle edge with almonds and coconut. Chill until topping is set, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
• *Available in the liquor department of most supermarkets nationwide.

VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE FUDGE BROWNIES WITH SALTED CARAMEL

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9-inch square or 11x7-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• In large bowl, beat Brownie ingredients with whisk as directed on box until smooth. Pour batter into pan; spread evenly.
• In small bowl, beat cream cheese, eggs and vanilla seeds with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Spoon over brownie batter in pan. Use knife to cut cheesecake mixture into brownie batter, creating slight swirl pattern.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until brownies pull away from sides of pan. Cool 10 minutes.
• Spread caramel sauce over brownies. Sprinkle with sea salt. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• For bars, cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Sprinkle 1/2 cup toasted and chopped pecans evenly over the bottom of each of 2 greased and floured 9-inch springform pans.
• Microwave chocolate squares in a microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals until melted.
• Stir until smooth.
• Beat butter and 2 cups sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Add 4 eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
• Add melted chocolate, beating just until blended.
• Add flour, beating at low speed just until blended.
• Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and chocolate morsels.
• Divide batter evenly between pans, spreading over chopped pecans.
• Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth; add 1 3/4 cups sugar, beating until well blended.
• Add 7 eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
• Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla.
• Divide cream cheese mixture evenly between each pan, spreading over brownie batter.
• Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until set.
• Remove from oven; cool cheesecakes completely on wire racks.
• Spread top of each cooled cheesecake with 1 recipe Chocolate Glaze; cover and chill 8 hours.
• Remove sides of pans before serving. Garnish with mint sprigs and sliced strawberries, if desired.
• Chocolate Glaze:.
• Melt 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels and 1/2 cup whipping cream in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate begins to melt.
• Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. If you wish, double the Chocolate Glaze recipe if making two cheesecakes.
• Makes about 2 cups.

IMPOSSIBLE MOCHA-FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Grease pie plate, 9x1 1/2 inches.
• Mix coffee and liqueur until coffee is dissolved.
• Beat coffee mixture and remaining ingredients except Chocolate Topping in large bowl on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently.
• Pour into pie plate.
• Bake about 35 minutes or until center is firm and puffed.
• Cool 5 minutes (cheesecake top will be cracked).
• Carefully spread Chocolate Topping over cheesecake.
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
• Cover and refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.
• Chocolate topping: Mix chocolate, powdered sugar and liqueur in small bowl.
• Stir in sour cream and vanilla.

FUDGE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Mix in a bowl, all the crust ingredients.
• Press mixture into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan; chill.
• In a big bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
• Gradually add milk; beat until smooth.
• Add melted chocolate chips, eggs, and vanilla; stir until well blended.
• Pour into crust.
• Place cheesecake/pan in a large rectangular baking pan filled with 2 inches hot water; place in a 300 degree oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Remove cheesecake from oven and water-filled pan and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
• Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.
• Cool at room temperature for 3 hours.
• Chill overnight.
• Just before serving, remove sides of pan.
• Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate chips.

PRALINE CHEESECAKE WITH HOT FUDGE CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300°F Lightly grease sides only of 10-inch springform pan. Stir together all crust ingredients except 1/2 cup toffee bits in medium bowl. Press crumb mixture evenly on bottom and 1-inch up sides of prepared pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup toffee bits on hot, partially baked crust.
• Meanwhile, combine 1 cup sugar and cream cheese in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until creamy. Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed. (DO NOT OVER BEAT.) Pour over crust. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes or until edges are set and lightly browned. Center will move slightly when side of pan is tapped.
• Loosen cheesecake from side of pan by running greased knife around inside of pan. Immediately sprinkle 1/4 cup toffee bits and 1/4 cup chopped pecans on top. Cool 1 hour on cooling rack at room temperature. Refrigerate in pan, uncovered, until thoroughly chilled (3 to 4 hours). Cover; refrigerate until serving.
• Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar, whipping cream and corn syrup. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture just comes to a boil (2 to 3 minutes). Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add chocolate; stir until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool slightly; place in microwave-safe bowl. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, microwave sauce on HIGH, stirring every 30 seconds, until warm (30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes).
• Loosen side of cheesecake by running knife around inside of pan. Carefully remove side of pan. To serve, dip knife in warm water for easier cutting. Clean knife after each cut. Serve sauce over cheesecake slices.

CHEESECAKE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with lightly buttered waxed paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
• Combine butter, sugar, evaporated milk and marshmallows in a heavy 2 1/2 to 3 quart saucepan.
• Bring to a full rolling boil on medium heat; stirring constantly.
• Continue boiling 5 1/2 minutes on medium heat or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in cream cheese and white chocolate chips until melted.
• Add vanilla extract and mix well.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Cool at room temperature.
• Cut into squares.

FUDGE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Combine all crust ingredients and press onto bottom and 2 in. up sides of a 9-in. springform pan; refrigerate until ready to fill. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chips. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake until center is almost set, 60-65 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate chips.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIE CHEESECAKE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F/180˚C. 2. Prepare the brownie batter and pour into greased springform pan. Bake until set, about 20-25 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese and sugar until incorporated. Add beaten eggs and vanilla, and beat again until smooth. 4. Remove brownies and lower oven temperature to 325˚F/165˚C. 5. Pour cheesecake batter over brownie bottom, and bake for 50 minutes until set and slightly jiggly. 6. Remove cheesecake and refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight. 7. Heat or microwave whipping cream to just before boiling and pour over chocolate chips. 8. Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted and smooth. 9. Allow the ganache to sit for 10-15 minutes. 10. Transfer cheesecake to a baking pan with a wire rack. 11. In a circular motion starting from the inside out, pour the ganache glaze over the cheesecake making sure to cover all sides. 12. Allow ganache to cool and set for 30 minutes.