Easy & Dreamy Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe - The Dream Cafe

Ingredients

• 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
• 3 cups (300 grams) Oreo crumbs
• 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, melted
• 4 tablespoons (20 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons (15 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa powder (for whipped cream)
• ¾ cup (180 milliliters) sour cream, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
• 4 ounces (115 grams) semi-sweet chocolate (for ganache topping)
• 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) heavy whipping cream (for ganache topping)
• 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold (for whipped cream)
• 4 tablespoons (30 grams) powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
• Chocolate baking bar (optional for garnish)