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Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake

Name: Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb; 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups sour cream; 8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 1 hour + chilling

Makes

14 servings

I love cheesecake and my husband loves chocolate, so this is a favorite dessert of ours. The rhubarb adds a tartness that complements the sweet flavors so well.—Carol Witczak, Tinley Park, Illinois

Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream
8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb, 1/3 cup sugar and orange juice to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened and rhubarb is tender. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, white chocolate, cornstarch, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined.
Pour half of the filling into crust. Top with half of the rhubarb sauce; cut through batter with a knife to gently swirl rhubarb. Layer with remaining filling and rhubarb sauce; cut through top layers with a knife to gently swirl rhubarb.
Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 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 chill overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.

Editor's Note

If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 264 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.