CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE WITH GANACHE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- To make the crust:
- Place the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and cinnamon in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until combined. Pour into a 9-inch springform pan. With your hands, press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, chop the bittersweet chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Add the espresso and stir until just melted. Set aside until cooled to room temperature.
- To make the filling:
- Cream the cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla and almond extracts and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce the speed of the mixer to medium and add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well. Scrape down the bowl and beater, as necessary. With the mixer on low, add the sour cream, and the cooled chocolate mixture. Mix thoroughly and pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 1 hour. Turn the oven off and allow the cake to sit in the oven with the door opened wide for 1 1/2 hours. Take the cake out of the oven and allow it to sit at room temperature, until completely cooled.
- For the ganache:
- Finely chop the semisweet chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Add the cream and stir until just melted. Set aside until cooled to room temperature.
- Remove the cake from the springform pan by carefully running a hot knife around the outside of the cake. Leave the cake on the bottom of the springform pan for serving. Drizzle the ganache over the top of the cheesecake.
THE ULTIMATE CHEESECAKE
Bake Tyler Florence's Ultimate Cheesecake recipe from Food Network for a zesty-sweet classic topped with warm lemon blueberries.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories dessert
Time 5h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- For the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients with a fork until evenly moistened. Lightly coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour the crumbs into the pan and, using the bottom of a measuring cup or the smooth bottom of a glass, press the crumbs down into the base and 1-inch up the sides. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- For the Filling:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese on low speed for 1 minute until smooth and free of any lumps. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and continue to beat slowly until combined. Gradually add sugar and beat until creamy, for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla. Periodically scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beaters. The batter should be well-mixed but not over-beaten. Pour the filling into the crust-lined pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Set the cheesecake pan on a large piece of aluminum foil and fold up the sides around it. Place the cake pan in a large roasting pan. Pour boiling water into the roasting pan until the water is about halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan; the foil will keep the water from seeping into the cheesecake. Bake for 45 minutes. The cheesecake should still jiggle (it will firm up after chilling), so be careful not to overcook. Let cool in pan for 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for at least 4 hours. Loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the inside rim. Unmold and transfer to a cake plate. Using a spatula spread a layer of Warm Lemon Blueberry topping over the surface.
- Slice the cheesecake with a thin, non-serrated knife that has been dipped in hot water. Wipe dry after each cut.
- In a small saucepan add all the ingredients and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes or so until the fruit begins to break down slightly. Leave to cool before spreading on cheesecake.
CONTEST-WINNING WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
This is my all-time favorite white chocolate cheesecake recipe! A friend gave it to me years ago and I've made so many of these delicious cakes over the years-even had them requested as birthday cakes. They always bring me compliments. -Janet Gill, Taneytown, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs and yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in white chocolate. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is just set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , For sauce, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Add strawberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in a few drops of food coloring if desired. Cool. , Spread strawberry sauce over top of cheesecake; drizzle with melted white chocolate. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 41g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 205mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
PRIZEWINNING CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Cream cheese and chocolate-hazelnut spread make this cheesecake super creamy and chocolate-y.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Nut Butter Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield Makes 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix graham crumbs, nuts, butter and 1/2 tsp. vanilla until well blended; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add hazelnut spread and remaining vanilla; mix well. Whisk stir in COOL WHIP; spoon into crust.
- Refrigerate 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g
DORA'S PRIZE WINNING CHEESECAKE
My maternal Grandmother, Dora Feinstein, was an excellent cook and an even better baker! She began entering baking contests and in 1964 she became the New Jersey state winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off. As the state winner she received all new kitchen appliances and an all-expense paid trip, with my grandfather, to Miami FL to compete in the National Bake-Off! Parts of the contest were televised that year and we got to watch her in the parade of state winners entering the hotel ballroom which had been transformed into a lot of small kitchens! Later we watched the Award Ceremony. While she did not win the National Bake-Off she was OUR winner! We loved visiting my grandparents for many reasons, but one particular reason was that we could be sure we would be "testing" whatever her latest creation was! Her recipe became the property of Pillsbury, of course, and appears in their cookbooks as "Royal Marble Cheesecake".
Provided by Saralaya
Categories Cheesecake
Time 2h25m
Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- You need a 9 inch springform pan for this cake.
- Melt the chocolate chips, either in the microwave or over a double boiler.
- Take the cream cheese out of the fridge, it needs to be softened.
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, combine ¾ cup flour and 2 teaspoons sugar.
- Using an fork or pastry blender cut in butter (or margarine) until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of the melted chocolate - keep the rest for the filling.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the ungreased springform pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes or until very light brown.
- Remove from oven and lower the heat to 325°F.
- In a large bowl beat the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy (you could do this by hand but I would use an electric mixer, you'll need it in a minute anyway).
- Add ¼ cup flour and the vanilla and blend well.
- Using low speed on an electric mixer add the eggs one at a time, beating until just blended.
- Add the sour cream and mix well.
- Take 1 ¾ cups of the filling and put it in a separate bowl and stir in the rest of the melted chocolate.
- Pour half of the plain filling into the pan, over the crust.
- Take half the chocolate filing and put it on the plain filling by spoonfuls scattered around.
- Pour in the rest of the plain filling.
- Take the rest of the chocolate filling and top the plain filling again by spoonfuls.
- Using a butter knife swirl the chocolate through the plain filling.
- Bake at 325F for 60-75 min or until center is almost set (putting a shallow pan half filled with water in the bottom of your oven should help keep the cake moist and reduce cracking).
- Remove the cake and let sit for 10 minutes before removing the sides of the springform pan.
- Let the cake cool for 2-3 hours then refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Enjoy! ( Please note that I am not a cake baker and have not made this recipe for many years- I am GUESSING at the the prep time - I apologize if I am wildly off -- the cooking time is a total of the times for the crust and the rest of the cake).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.9, Fat 51.7, SaturatedFat 31, Cholesterol 280.1, Sodium 363.1, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 38.3, Protein 14.6
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Treat family and friends to this decadent chocolate dessert. It's an indulgent end to a dinner party or weekend family meal
Provided by Member recipe by lightwood
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 25m
Yield Serves 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To make the biscuit base, crush the digestive biscuits with a rolling pin or blitz in a food processor, then tip into a bowl with the sugar and butter and stir to combine. Butter and line an 18cm springform tin and tip in the biscuit mixture, pushing it down with the back of a spoon. Chill in the fridge for 30 mins.
- To make the cheesecake, melt the chocolate in short bursts in the microwave, then leave to cool slightly. Whip the cream in a large bowl using an electric whisk until soft peaks form, then fold in the cocoa powder. Beat the cream cheese and sugar together, then fold in the cream mixture and the cooled chocolate.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the biscuit base, levelling it out with the back of a spoon. Transfer to the freezer and freeze for 2 hrs, or until set. Remove from the tin and leave at room temperature to soften for about 20 mins before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
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