Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
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bottom layer - chocolate cookie crust
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1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
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1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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4 tablespoons milk
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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layer 2 - creamy cheesecake
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1 pound (2 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, at room temperature
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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2 eggs, at room temperature
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2/3 cup heavy cream
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layer 3 - french chocolate mousse
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6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 eggs, separated
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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top layer - ganache
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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