For cheesecake, it is mainly the base and filling that catches people's attention. But then again, without the topping, there is this creaminess. So, even when you try making a good chocolate cheesecake, or simply experiment with novel flavors, good topping will get you a divine indulgence you simply cannot ignore. Sometimes it takes a fine drizzle of chocolate or merely sprinkling in some finely chopped bits for the treatment.
Chocolate lovers know that cheesecake and chocolate are made in heaven. Whether you are looking for a smooth, glossy finish or crunchy texture to complement the silky filling, there's a wide range of chocolate toppings to explore. These toppings not only enhance flavor but also add an element of surprise with their different textures and sweetness. From smooth ganaches to bold chunks of chocolate, we’ve rounded up the best chocolate toppings to bring the right attention to your cheesecake.
Let’s dive into the recipe for a perfect chocolate cheesecake and explore the chocolate toppings that will make your dessert shine.
Ingredients:
Method:
Crumb digestive biscuits. Rub in with softened butter to be wet sandy texture. This mix is firmly pressed into a chilled spring form tin. Chocolate, the dark melted kind is placed and left to set. To one bowl, add cream cheese, some powdered sugar and beat into an almost smooth consistency of all three before getting vanilla in and beating further into creamy delight. Whip the heavy cream until it is soft and forms soft peaks. Fold the mixture into the cream cheese mixture gently. Add the melted chocolate and mix well until smooth. Pour the mixture over the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
A rich, glossy chocolate ganache made with heavy cream and your choice of dark, milk, or white chocolate is a silky finish for any cheesecake. Just pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake and let it drizzle down the sides for that luscious effect. Ganache's silky texture balances the richness of cheesecake, creating a sweet, slightly bitter contrast, especially when dark chocolate is used.
This is a great way to decorate your cheesecake elegantly by just shaving off a block of chocolate. Using dark, milk, or white chocolate, you'll get that great textured top from the thin shards, with the crunch and melt-in-your-mouth sensation being great additions to your cheesecake. The mild sweetness of chocolate shavings will also be perfect to highlight the creamy filling without overpowering the palette.
Chocolate chips are playful and easy with which to finish off your cheesecake. Depending on the amount you use for toppings, mini, medium and large sizes are quite versatile. This chocolate melts delectably onto a warm cheesecake, releasing pockets of melty chocolate at the same time, which balance out the soft and creamy cake filling.
For a more sophisticated look, try chocolate curls. These delicate spirals of chocolate can be obtained by peeling a block of chocolate using a vegetable peeler. It is very elegant and gives your cheesecake an added sweetness as well as a texture. This is great for an upscale dinner party or a special event and will make your cheesecake taste as good as it looks.
A more straightforward yet impactful topping for a cheesecake is always chocolate sauce. The sauce, homemade or shop bought, adds a rich layer of flavor to the cheesecake without overpowering the richness of the creamy texture. Pour the chocolate sauce over the top of the cheesecake, allowing it to drip over the edges for this stunning visual effect.
For a sweet indulgent topping, try chocolate-covered strawberries. The sweetness and tartness of the strawberries complement well the richness of the chocolate and cheesecake. Dip fresh strawberries into melted chocolate, let cool, and arrange on top of your cheesecake for a delicious and visually attractive garnish.