Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 65 Minutes |
Ready In: 105 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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My husband loves cheesecake, and this favorite is from a cookbook I bought long ago for $1 at a yard sale. We love raspberries and chocolate Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1-1/4 cups sugar |
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves |
topping: |
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream |
fresh raspberries and whipped cream, optional |
Directions:
1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of prepared pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Set aside 1-1/2 cups; pour remaining batter over crust.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir in preserves until blended. Stir in reserved batter just until blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls over the plain batter (do not swirl). Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
4. Bake at 325° for 65-75 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
5. For topping, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly. Spread over top of cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with raspberries and whipped cream if desired. Remove sides of pan. Yield: 16 servings.
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