Are you ready for the ultimate cheesecake experience? This Triple Decker Cheesecake combines the flavors of Oreo, Mocha and New York Cheesecake in one creamy, decadent dessert!
Whoaahh.... this is one intense cake!
A crunchy cookie crust underneath a New York Cheesecake, topped by a Mocha Cheesecake, topped by an Oreo Cheesecake plus a chocolate crumble topping.
And because this is kind of a very long description, Triple Decker Cheesecake sums it up best.
Dense, Delicious, and Cafes
This cake is so intensely creamy and full of a variety of my favorite flavors.
But it also is very rich. My husband and I shared the pictured slice of cheesecake and actually almost didn't finish it. It is very filling and it really doesn't take much to satisfy you.
We had this three-layered cheesecake at an outlet of The Coffee Bean in Malaysia. It is actually an American coffee chain that was founded in 1963, meaning this is their 50th year in business! But they don't have any outlets in Canada, so the first time I was introduced to them was in Malaysia of all places.
I still remember walking in for the first time... And it felt like I had found my version of heaven.
The aroma in the air was a perfect combination of freshly ground coffee beans paired with the welcoming sweet scent of chocolate and baked goods.
And then I saw this...
Stunned and Amazed by the Cake Options!
For a cake-head like me, an amazing variety like this was hard to grasp (apologies about the reflections in the picture, which totally doesn't do this display any justice).
It's probably a little hard to read, so let me list some of the offered options:
- Nutty Boston Brownie
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Warm Chocolate Cake
- Apple Crumble
- Caramel Macchiato Cake
- Hummingbird Cake
- Chocolate Fudge Cake
- Blueberry Delight
Are you salivating yet...?
It was almost impossible to pick just one. That's why we came back on several occasions to try a different cake each time.
Triple Decker Cheesecake, Baby
Of the ones we tried the Triple Decker Cheesecake was definitely one of the most impressive and decadent cakes.
I was wondering for a while whether this cake would qualify for a recipe post. A triple-layered cheesecake seemed kind of intimidating, but then I found a post by Julia from Dozen Flours. She explains how to bake a three-layered cheesecake in detail.
If you have baked a cheesecake in a water bath before, you know the technique already. Just that this time, each layer (same batter with different additions) is baked for 20 minutes before the next batter is added.
Julia's layered cheesecake had different flavors, so I made adjustments to make it an Oreo, Mocha, New York Cheesecake.
Recipe
Triple Decker Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crumb crust
- Butter for pan
- 2 cups cookie crumbs Graham crackers or digestive cookies; crush in food processor
- 6 tablespoons ¾ stick unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake filling
- 2 lbs cream cheese full-fat, softened
- 1 ⅓ cups sugar
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream at room temperature
- 3 teaspoon instant mocha powder or 1.5 teaspoon cocoa + 1.5 teaspoon instant espresso
- ⅔ cup Oreo cookies crushed, about 10 cookies
- ½ cup chocolate cookie crumbs like Oreos without the cream filling
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 325 F. Butter a 9” wide and at least 2 ¾“ high spring form pan. Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter well. Press crumb mix into bottom and 1” up the side of pan. Wrap a large piece of heavy foil (aluminium) around outside of the pan to make it water tight.
- Bake for 6 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Water Bath
- The cheesecake has to be baked in a water bath. You need a roasting pan big enough to fit the spring form pan in width and height.
- While preparing the cheesecake batter, boil a large kettle or pot full of water.
Cheesecake filling
- Dissolve mocha powder in 1 tablespoon whipping cream.
- In a stand mixer beat cream cheese on low speed until smooth (1 minute). Add sugar and combine (about 2 minutes). Scrape down sides and beater.
- Mix in flour. Add eggs 2 at time, mix until batter is smooth and no egg traces can be seen (about 1 minute). Mix in vanilla and combine for about 30 seconds.
- Get 2 medium sized bowls. Pour 2 cups of batter into each bowl. Stir dissolved mocha powder into one of the bowls and stir well until batter is even in color. Stir crushed oreos into batter of the other bowl, mix well. Pour plain batter from the first bowl into the crust in prepared pan. This is going to be the New York Cheesecake layer.
- Put the spring form with the cheesecake in a large baking pan with at least 2” high sides and place in oven. Pour hot water into large pan to 1” up the sides of spring form pan. Bake 20 minutes.
- Carefully open oven and slide out rack several inches. Pour the mocha batter all around the inside edge of pan. Batter will level out to cover the cake. Bake 20 minutes.
- Pour oreo batter all around inside edge of pan. Batter will flow evenly to cover top of cake. When evened out, sprinkle remaining oreo crumbs on top. Bake 30-60 minutes. It is done when the top looks firm and doesn't move when you gently shake it. Keep the water level consistent while you wait for the top of the cake to get firm.
- Remove everything from the oven (pan with water and spring form). Be careful, as it is heavy and the water is going to be near boiling. Cool cheesecake in water bath for 1 hour on heat proof surface, covered loosely with paper towel.
- Carefully remove cheesecake from water bath. Remove paper towel and cool 1 more hour on a wire rack. Cheesecake should feel cool. Run a thin knife around the edge of the cheesecake. Loosen spring form pan and gently remove the ring. Cover cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- When slicing the cake, be sure to clean the knife after each cut for cleaner looking slices. This Triple Decker Cheesecake keeps for 1 week, if covered and refrigerated.
Pin this Triple Decker Cheesecake recipe for later?
Other Recipes You Might Enjoy
Check out these similar recipes!
Random Questions
The main difference lies in their textures and baking methods. While New York cheesecake is dense, rich, and typically baked in a water bath, burnt cheesecake has a caramelized surface and a creamy, custard-like center. Burnt cheesecake is intentionally baked at a higher temperature to achieve its unique burnt appearance.
Baking cheesecake in a water bath is a popular method that helps in achieving a smooth and creamy texture without cracks on the surface. The water bath ensures gentle and even heat distribution, preventing the cheesecake from drying out or overcooking.
Yes, there are primarily two types of cheesecake: baked and unbaked. Baked cheesecakes, like the New York style, are cooked in the oven and have a denser texture. Unbaked cheesecakes, such as no-bake or refrigerator cheesecakes, set in the refrigerator without requiring baking.
The history of cheesecake dates back to ancient Greece, where it is believed to have been served to athletes during the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. However, the modern concept of cheesecake can be traced back to the ancient Romans, who adapted the recipe and spread it throughout Europe. Cheesecake has since evolved into various forms and flavors, becoming a beloved dessert worldwide.
Disclaimer: I was in no way compensated by The Coffee Bean for this post. I simply was super impressed by their product selection.
Noor
Hey Regina, I love visiting Coffee bean just to have a slice of this heaven after a day of workout though,, ahaa!
I was wondering if you could give us info on the nutritional Facts in a slice of A Triple Decker Cheesecake. Thanks and I will save your recipe to make it this Christmas Eve!! Thanks x
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
You eat a lot of cake, don't you? Kidding! 😉 It looks great and I can tell you that I would have had no problem finishing such a delicious sounding piece of cake. Calories schmalories. 🙂
It must kind of stink to not be able to try out your recipes! It'd drive me crazy. When will you be back in Canada?
Regina
You got me!! 😀
Well, I have to compensate somehow for not always being able to bake my own treats. So when we find a good source of cake etc. (which isn't actually all that often) we play catch up.
We actually quite enjoy our traveling life-style for the time being, although it means sacrificing a lot of baking. There is a visit to Canada planned in the summer but South America is calling our names... 🙂
Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen
Layered cheesecakes are the best! Looks delicious 🙂
Regina
Thank you Kristi! To be honest, I think this was my first layered cheesecake, but I totally fell in love with it 🙂
Jacquee
OK! I was certain I left a comment form my iPad... Just came back to salivate over this cake and see what ingredients I need and I did not see my comment. Hmmm... Well, I guess you can already tell that I am so feeling this cheesecake - and I am not a big cheesecake lover. I will be trying this in the next little while.
Regina
Oh no...so sorry your first comment got lost (it's also not in the spam folder). Looking forward to a version of yours 😀
Heidi - Bits of Sunshine
this looks so so good! I adore cheese cake - and this one really takes the cake! 🙂
Regina
Thank you, Heidi. This really is one amazing cheesecake 🙂