Cheesecake with Chocolate Lace

To easily and cleanly slice cheesecake, use a long sharp knife and dip it in water between each cut and wiping the knife blade on a towel to remove excess crumbs or filling.


Cheesecake with Chocolate Lace


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 16 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1-3/4  cups  finely crushed chocolate wafers (about 33)On Sale
  • 1/3  cup  butter (no substitutes), meltedOn Sale
  • 3  8-ounce packages  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  almond or mint extractOn Sale
  • 2    egg yolksOn Sale
  • 1    eggOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  half-and-half or light creamOn Sale
  • 1  6-ounce package  white chocolate baking bars, choppedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  light-colored corn syrupOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  waterOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  butter (no substitutes)On Sale
  • 1/2  cup  semisweet chocolate piecesOn Sale
  •     Whipped cream (optional)On Sale
  •     Chocolate Lace Musical Symbols (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
2.
For crust, combine cookie crumbs and the 1/3 cup melted butter. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
3.
For filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, and extract in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until combined. Add egg yolks and the whole egg all at once, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in half-and-half and chopped white chocolate. Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Place in a shallow baking pan in oven.
4.
Bake in a preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until center appears nearly set when shaken. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Loosen the crust from sides of pan and cool cheesecake completely. Cover and chill cheesecake in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before serving.
5.
Heat corn syrup, water, and the 1 tablespoon butter until butter melts and mixture just boils. Pour over chocolate pieces in a small bowl; let stand 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Spread over top of cheesecake. Chill 5 to 10 minutes or until chocolate is set. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and Chocolate Lace Musical Symbols. Makes 16 servings.

Chocolate Lace Musical Symbols
Melt 3 ounces semisweet chocolate and 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening. Let cool slightly. Place in a plastic bag. Cut a small hole in one corner and pipe the shapes onto waxed paper. Let garnishes stand in a cool, dry place until firm.

Nutrition information
Calories 409, Total Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 17 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Sodium 291 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 18%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 6%, Iron 7%. Exchanges: Starch 0. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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