Chocolate Chestnut Cheesecake
Chocolate Chestnut Cheesecake is a decadent dessert combining silky cream cheese, sweet chestnut purée and melted dark chocolate. The Thermomix mixes the filling to a velvety consistency and gently steams the cheesecake for a creamy, crack-free finish. An impressive make-ahead dessert for festive occasions.
About this recipe
Chocolate Chestnut Cheesecake with the Thermomix TM7 is the festive dessert recipe that turns a handful of pantry ingredients into a show-stopping finale. If you have been searching for cheesecake recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one shows exactly why the TM7 excels at desserts: the mixing bowl blends cream cheese, caster sugar and chestnut purée into a batter without a single lump, while the gentle melting function turns dark chocolate into a glossy liquid without a bain-marie or burnt edges. The steaming step gives this cheesecake its signature texture — tender, evenly set and free of the cracks that plague oven-baked versions. Chestnut purée brings a sweet, nutty depth that pairs beautifully with vanilla and double cream, making this an ideal Christmas or dinner-party dessert you can prepare entirely in advance. Whether you serve it with whipped cream or a dusting of cocoa, every slice tastes like it came from a pâtisserie.
Preparation tips
- Line the base of the springform tin carefully and let the paper overhang slightly, so you can lift the cheesecake out cleanly after chilling without damaging the delicate chestnut-chocolate base.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and double cream straight from the fridge; cold dairy whips and blends into the chestnut purée more stably, giving the cheesecake a firmer slice after overnight chilling.
- For a nut-free version for children or allergy sufferers, replace the chestnut purée with an equal weight of smooth hazelnut-free spread or sweet potato purée — the dark chocolate keeps the flavour rich and familiar.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: swap the cream cheese and double cream for lactose-free alternatives widely available in Belgian supermarkets, and check that the dark chocolate is dairy-free — the chestnut purée and vanilla keep the flavour identical.
- Festive winter variation: add a pinch of cinnamon and a spoon of rum or rum flavouring to the chestnut filling, then decorate the top with whipped cream rosettes and shaved dark chocolate for a Christmas showpiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle heating melts the dark chocolate evenly without burning, giving a glossy base for the cheesecake filling.
- Mixing blends the cream cheese with chestnut purée into a lump-free, velvety batter in moments.
- The Varoma steaming cooks the cheesecake gently, delivering a evenly set centre free of cracks.
- Weighing the caster sugar and chestnut purée directly in the bowl keeps the filling balanced and consistent.
- Whipping the double cream with vanilla creates soft, stable peaks for the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
- caster sugar
- unsalted butter
- vanilla extract
- baking powder
- fine sea salt
- egg yolks
- plain flour
- dark chocolate
- caster sugar
- double cream