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Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Recipe

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If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in your mouth. It's so impressive yet not difficult to prepare-I whip up this dessert each time I want a yummy treat for my family, friends or co-workers.

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Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min. + chilling

Yield: 12 Servings

30 45 75

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 27 wafers)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°.
For filling, melt chocolate chips in a small heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; add cream and mix well. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add cocoa and beat well. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Stir in vanilla and reserved chocolate mixture just until blended. Pour over crust. Return pan to baking sheet.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. For topping, melt chocolate chips in a heavy saucepan or microwave, stir until smooth. Stir in cream and vanilla; mix well. Spread over filling. Cool pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 411 calories, 25 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 198 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake in Taste of Home December/January 1999, p27

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Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2013 by MagistraLatina

We love this for a special evening!

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2013 by carolthemom

This recipe is chocolatey but not to sweet.

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2011 by kpdancer24

Favorite food!!

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by turtledaisy

Very good cheesecake. Turns out well every time. Definitely a keeper.

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2011 by ztygerlilly

I made this recipe and took it to work. The only change I made was that I lined the cake with Hugs instead of kisses. That way there was a little bit of contrast without having to used the whipped cream on top. Needless to say, it disappeared!

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by chand002

Unbelievably good!!

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by ad554836

I made this for my husband's birthday and we loved it!!! It's so moist and chocolaty! I will certainly make it again sometime.

Reviewed on May. 25, 2010 by gp5mjg

This is really a pretty and tasty dish. The center was very creamy. I think the topping should use 1/3 cup whipping cream instead of 1/4 cup because it was a little stiff to cut and you had difficulty not crushing the cheesecake in order to cut a slice.

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by marycordes

Made many times with wonderful results! It's my 12 yr. old daughter's favorite recipe to make for her dad!

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by 282778

This cheesecake is fantastic! I made it for a girlfriend at work for her birthday and all twelve people who ate it raved about it. It is rich and delicious and a real treat for chocolate lovers.

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