like Jack Daniel’s Upside Down Double Chocolate Cheesecake by The Cheesecake Factory

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The most special occasions at my house always are topped off by my version of The Cheesecake Factory version of Jack Daniel’s Upside Down Double Chocolate Cheesecake. Now no longer available at the restaurant, but can be made at home!

A decadent, indulgent chocolate symphony of flavor! Ganache, Brownie and Cheesecake combined.

Always triple chocolate, I adapt the flavor pairing based on the occasion or visitors – Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Caramel, Chocolate Orange, Peanut Butter, Peppermint, and more. Or leave out flavor and make a “Death by Chocolate” version.

Video Showing all the Techniques – You can do it!

The how to video takes you through step by step to make this Triple Chocolate dessert. Do it alongside me to get tips on how to perfect every part of this indulgent cheesecake. This is not an easy recipe, and it’s not a quick bake. It is a fun recipe full of diverse techniques and that fills your home with the exquisite aroma of chocolate!

Looking for something simpler, check out the Recipe RoundUp. Fun and easy is my Foolproof Battenberg cake, which can also be made in delicious chocolate. Double chocolate brownies are always a chocolatey delight. Or consider super simple and less than 5-minutes prep hot dessert like my Pie for Two or Fruit Crumble for One.

This is Not ONLY About Chocolate

Adding a flavor pairing to the chocolate cheesecake and chocolate ganache brings out a richer flavor profile. The dessert elevates to a sophistication unmatched by other cheesecakes.

Liqueurs add decadence on top of your indulgence

The original Jack Daniel’s remains a favorite. Whiskey or bourbon brings a well-rounded woody flavor and rounds the edges of intense chocolate.

Now think about Grand Marnier (orange), Amaretto (almond), Kahlua (coffee), Peppermint Schnapps. You will transform the chocolate cheesecake and chocolate ganache by adding these flavor delights. Simple substitution in the recipe.

Caramels and Nuts bring texture and joy

Caramel, toffee, butterscotch and dulce de leche each add a glorious sticky chewy quality to the Triple Chocolate Cheesecake. Add butterscotch or toffee chips into the ganache and cheesecake. Use dulce de leche or caramel as a swirl into the cheesecake and brownie. 😋

To make this quintessentially American baked cheesecake even more American, add peanut butter. Tastes like Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups! Add peanut butter chips half and half with chocolate into the cheesecake and ganache. Brownie can be left chocolate for contrast, or add chunky peanut butter clumps into the brownie for a peanut butter bite.

Other nuts can add a delightful woodiness or flavor injection. Walnuts are a natural to add to the Cheesecake and Brownies for crunch. Almonds can be flaked on top and added as a flavor (extract or Amaretto liqueur) into the cheesecake. And take a tropical vacation, by using flaked coconut in the cheesecake and topping the ganache.

Fruit transforms the cheesecake into a sophisticated delight

Raspberries and Cherries also stand up well to Chocolate. You can add a mix of whole fruit and jams swirled into the cheesecake for an impressive, bright flavor. Consider decorating the top with whole berries for extra flavor and beauty.

Make it special for the holidays

Christmas favorites include Chocolate Orange and Peppermint Bark. Orange flavor can be non-alcohol using zest and juice or use Grand Marnier liqueur. Peppermint is wonderful using Christmas peppermint bark as your chocolate, crushed up peppermint candies or even extract or Schnapps.

Extracts bring the world of flavor to your pantry

Have fun! Extracts are fabulous to inject your favorite flavor profiles. Maple! Almond! Vanilla+Chocolate! Just replace with only 1 Tablespoon instead of the 2 shown for liquor quantities.

Now that you’ve explored the flavor ideas. I hope your are inspired to get baking. Let’s get into the full recipe.

The Complete Recipe, Instructions, Measurement Conversions

Save those Brownie Pieces

This recipe often has a brownie edge that begs to be trimmed off to make a perfectly flat top for the luscious ganache. I shave those edges down and save the brownie bits in a freezer bag. Just pop those into the freezer to use later as a crumb crust for another cheesecake or other sweet pie.

Well, sometimes I shear those edges down and they just get eaten by my family right away. But, when I can, I save those as a “make ahead” so I can easily make a crumb crust for cream pies and cheesecakes later. They are also delicious to sprinkle on top of ice cream. Yum!

Enjoy Now and Later

For special occasions, this Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Indulgent Dessert disappears remarkably quickly.

But no need to limit yourself to sharing it with groups. It lasts 5 to 7 days in the fridge. This cheesecake freezes beautifully.

I make it just for me sometimes. Simply cut it into thirds. One stays in the fridge for me to eat for several days after I first baked it. The other two go into individual freezer bags and directly into the freezer. Just pull them out the night before to defrost in the refrigerator. They are ready for you the next day and for the next few days after that. Delicious! And easy!

What’s Next?

Try some more flavor variations of this Triple Chocolate Cheesecake recipe. The variety goes far beyond its original Jack Daniel’s Upside Down Double Chocolate Cheesecake origin.

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