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Frosted Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Name: Frosted Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; FILLING:; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1 milk chocolate candy bar (4 ounces), chopped; 2 cups whipped topping; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

9 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

Heavenly is a good description for this luscious dessert, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don’t have a candy bar on hand, I melt 3/4 cup of chocolate chips to use in the frosting. Whipped cream can be used in place of the whipped topping.—Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah

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Ingredients

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 milk chocolate candy bar (4 ounces), chopped
2 cups whipped topping
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill for 15 minutes or until set.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into crust.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy bar; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Gradually stir in whipped topping. Frost top of cheesecake; garnish with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 442 calories, 26g fat (15g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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