A rich Triple Brigadeiro Cheesecake Tart recipe with an Oreo cookie crust, no-bake chocolate cheesecake filling, and brigadeiro topping.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's better... much better...
It's the BEAST: A triple chocolate cheesecake tart to celebrate the best cheesecake day!
As you can see, my smile is even larger than my hips. 🙂
For instance, our cheesecake tart is a fusion dessert.
It is both inspired by the Brazilian brigadeiro fudge balls and the American no-bake cheesecake.
When they are combined into an Oreo cookie crust tart shell, you get this!
Our cheesecake tart consists of:
- an Oreo cookie crust,
- no-bake cheesecake filling,
- and chocolate topping, garnished with brigadeiro fudge balls.
So, I'll shut my mouth and let you enjoy this cheesecake tart...
... as well as many other cheesecakes from great bloggers (see list at the bottom of this post)!
For instance, come to the kitchen and let's prepare this rich dessert together!
Table of Contents
HOW TO MAKE TRIPLE BRIGADEIRO CHEESECAKE TART
To make the crust:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Press onto bottom and up the sides of a 11-inch non-stick, springform tart.
Bake for 8-9 minutes. Place on a rack and let cool.
Prepare the cheesecake tart filling:
In a non-stick medium saucepan, stir together the sweetened condensed milk with the cocoa powder until obtaining a homogeneous mixture.
Add the butter and cook over medium heat (large burner), stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for about 7-10 minutes.
Remove pan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Transfer ¼ of mixture to a greased dish and let cool on a rack
Also, if desired, it can be refrigerated for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to roll into balls.
Grease hands with butter, shape brigadeiro into balls (a tablespoon can be used as measurement), and roll in the chocolate sprinkles.
Then, reserve to decorate top of the cheesecake tart.
Stir in the heavy cream (while brigadeiro mixture is still warm).
Moreover, add the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla into the remaining brigadeiro mixture until obtaining a homogeneous mixture (about 1-2 minutes).
And, set aside.
Using a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and salt on medium speed until smooth (about 1 minute).
In a small glass bowl, dissolve gelatin into boiling water, stirring constantly, until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes).
Next, add half of the brigadeiro mixture to the cream cheese, beating just until combined and stir in the dissolved gelatin well.
Pour mixture into the cooled tart shell and level with a metal spatula.
Last, pour in the remaining ¼ of the brigadeiro mixture and immediately spread gently to level.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until filling is set.
Before serving, let tart come to room temp for about 10 minutes (to let soften and make it easier to slice).
Unmold and sprinkle cocoa powder on top (optional).
Finally, decorate cheesecake tart with brigadeiro balls on top.
PIN & ENJOY!
Read more about brigadeiro here. Do you also love cheesecake? Try our amazing Basque burnt cheesecake!
Storage:
Store tart covered i the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving!
Triple Brigadeiro Cheesecake Tart
Equipment
- mixer
- tart pan
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 3½ cups oreo cookies crumbs
- 1½ sticks unsalted butter melted, or 12 Tablespoons
For the Filling:
- 3 cans sweetened condensed milk 14-ounce
- ½ cup unsweetened baking cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract divided
- Chocolate sprinkles
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 12 oz cream cheese softened, or 1-½ packages
- 1 pinch salt
- 7 g unflavored gelatin
- ¼ cup boiling water
- For the Topping:
- Cocoa Powder optional, enough to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- To make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter until completely moistened.
- Press evenly onto bottom and up the sides of a 11-inch non-stick, springform tart or quiche pan. Bake for 8-9 minutes. Place on a rack and let cool.
- Prepare the filling: In a non-stick, medium saucepan, stir together the sweetened condensed milk with the cocoa powder until obtaining a homogeneous mixture.
- Add the butter and cook over medium heat (large burner), stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for about 7-10 minutes or until the bottom of the pan starts to show through and the brigadeiro mixture runs slow. Remove pan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Transfer ¼ of warm brigadeiro mixture to a greased dish and let cool on a rack (If desired, it can be refrigerated for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to roll into balls).
- Grease hands with butter, shape brigadeiro into balls (a tablespoon can be used as measurement), roll in the chocolate sprinkles, and reserve to decorate top of the brigadeiro cheesecake tart.
- NOTE: Brigadeiro balls should be kept in a clean, airtight container at either room temp, or refrigerated until placed on top of the tart.
- Stir in the heavy cream (while brigadeiro mixture is still warm) and the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla into the remaining warm brigadeiro mixture until obtaining a homogeneous mixture (about 1-2 minutes), and set aside.
- Using a stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and salt with the paddle on medium speed until smooth (about 1 minute). In a small glass bowl, dissolve gelatin into boiling water, stirring constantly, until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes).
- Incorporate half (½) of the brigadeiro mixture into the cream cheese, beating just until combined and stir in the dissolved gelatin well. Pour mixture into the cooled tart shell and level with a metal spatula.
- Then, pour in the remaining ¼ of the brigadeiro mixture and immediately spread gently to level. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until filling is set.
- Before serving, let tart come to room temp for about 10 minutes (to let soften and make it easier to slice), unmold, and sprinkle cocoa powder on top (optional).
- Decorate triple brigadeiro cheesecake tart with brigadeiro balls on top. Enjoy our Triple Brigadeiro Cheesecake Tart!
Recipe Notes
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Alishka says
Thanks for sharing this Triple Brigadeiro Cheesecake Tart recipe, seems so delicious. My kids gonna love this one .
Denise Browning says
the pleasure is always mine. Enjoy!
Girish Jha says
Will definitely gonna share with my wife , She loves to make new and unique kind of recipe . Thanks for sharing this one with us .
Rebba says
Hey there! I love this cheesecake tart. It was my first time making and I am not gonna lie that it was a lot of work but it was worth. This is a keeper for special occasions!
Jessica says
Awesome cheesecake tart. Making is really interesting and very awesome in taste.
marcela says
omg... I crave that tart so much...
I know that Christmas just ended, our stomachs are full... etc.
but... I love this recipe and that makes me feel hungry again...
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Marcela! This is my daughter Hannah fave tart.
Terri/LoveandConfections says
I have always wanted to make brigadeiros. The cocoa dusting is gorgeous!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Terri! I used a stencil to have this pattern on top of the tart. I hope you get to make this.
Raymund says
I am a cheesecake lover so this gets a two thumbs up, totally unique flavour to me but looking at all those ingredients I bet this is one amazing dessert!
holly waterfall says
Oh my! I love the rich fudginess of this! Pass the fork!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, dear!!!
Karyn says
I Love that flower on top! Those truffles look great on top of the cheesecake!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Karyn!
Deepti says
Completely in love with your cheesecake tart Denise! I am drooling over the pictures...
Denise Browning says
🙂 It is good hear it, Deepti!
Amira says
gorgeous! Oreo cookies are one of our absolute favorites. This is for sure a keeper recipe.
Denise Browning says
Hi, Amira! Mine as well...Thank you!
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
Oh Denise - this is gorgeous and so decadent! I am drooling all over my screen looking at this triple brigadeiro cheesecake tart!
Denise Browning says
Shashi: Thanks a lot! Enjoy...
Tara says
What a gorgeous recipe, a real show stopper!!
Denise Browning says
Tara: Thanks a lot!
Dedy@Dentist Chef says
wow, what a beautifull and elegant cheesecake!!!
bow down with your photogaphy skills, i love the way you made topping pattern from the choco powder
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Dedy! I used a stencil to draw this pattern made with cocoa powder.
Von says
This sounds amazing! I've never had Brigadeiros before, but they look so yummy I know I'd definitely love them. I love a good oreo crust- this dessert sounds so decadent!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Von! I hope you make this one day...
Lisa @ Wine & Glue says
This is SO beautiful! Almost too pretty to eat. Almost 🙂 Pinned!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Lisa!!!! Thanks also for sharing it.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
You have certainly outdone yourself with this dessert…it is outstanding!
Denise Browning says
Thank you very much, Karen!!! Have a fun weekend...
gloria says
This look amazing and delicious Denise!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Gloria!!!
Juliana says
OMG Denise...this is a treat...brigadeiro all over...love how you presented this cheesecake...I would LOVE LOVE a slice of this cheesecake...
Enjoy your weekend dear 😀
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Juliana! This has our brigadeiro all over...
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
Denise, this is like over the top. Totally dangerous. I think one bite might kill me. I just might have to bake it tomorrow!
Denise Browning says
Abbe...Thank you! I hope you do bake this because you won't regret it. My eldest daughter loved this so much that she already asked me to make this tart again -- when it was barely gone.