Best 5 Mayan Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in the rich and enticing flavors of the Mayan Chocolate Cheesecake, a delectable dessert that harmoniously blends ancient Mayan culinary traditions with modern cheesecake artistry. With its creamy and velvety texture, this cheesecake tantalizes the taste buds with a symphony of flavors, from the decadent chocolate filling to the crumbly graham cracker crust. Discover the secrets behind this extraordinary dessert as we delve into the detailed recipes, unlocking the techniques and ingredients that create this masterpiece. Embark on a culinary journey through time as we explore the Mayan Chocolate Cheesecake, a testament to the enduring legacy of Mayan cuisine and the boundless creativity of modern pastry arts.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

- Mayan Chocolate Ganache: Elevate your cheesecake experience with a luscious chocolate ganache, adding a glossy and velvety layer of richness to each indulgent bite.

- Homemade Graham Cracker Crust: Master the art of crafting a graham cracker crust from scratch, ensuring a perfectly crumbly and flavorful base for your cheesecake.

- Whipped Cream Topping: Learn the secrets of creating light and airy whipped cream, the perfect complement to the creamy chocolate filling, adding a touch of elegance to your dessert presentation.

- Chocolate Shavings Garnish: Discover how to create delicate chocolate shavings, the finishing touch that adds a touch of sophistication and visual appeal to your Mayan Chocolate Cheesecake.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



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Planning a Mexican menu? Complete the meal with this heavenly cheesecake-the cinnamon and chili powder add authentic flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies (about 35 cookies)
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (9 oz)
1/2 cup whipping cream
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, if desired
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
2 cups sweetened whipped cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chocolate shavings, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 8-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking. Spray inside bottom and side of pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press in bottom of pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Cool crust 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and whipping cream over medium-low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Stir in chocolate mixture. Pour filling over crust.
  • Bake at 300°F 1 hour or until edge of cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly. Turn oven off; open oven door 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, run small metal spatula around edge of pan; carefully remove foil and side of pan. Cut cheesecake into slices. Top slices with whipped cream; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Cover; refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



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Everyone's a chocolate lover when it comes to this chocolate cheesecake. It melts in your mouth, and it's very smooth and fudgy. For a fun taste twist, spoon cherry or strawberry topping over each slice right before serving. -Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup crushed chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberries and white chocolate shavings, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate just until blended. Pour filling over crust., Bake at 350° for 40-45 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. Refrigerate overnight. , Garnish slices with strawberries and chocolate shavings if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAYAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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Don't knock it till you've tried it. This rich, delicious, and kicky hot chocolate might make you abandon your traditional ties. No marshmallows needed; this is for grown-ups. Everything in this recipe can be altered to suit your taste, however I recommend following the recipe to the letter the first time you try.

Provided by That Grace

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 7m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup milk
3 tablespoons instant hot chocolate mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a mug.
  • Pour the milk into a glass measuring cup; heat in microwave on High until it begins to boil, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour over the mixture in the mug, stirring with a small whisk as you pour. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 221.3 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA CHEESECAKE



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When one of my co-workers turned 50, I created this recipe for her birthday. There wasn't a crumb left on the platter when I left for that day! -Bob Weaver, University Place, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 25 wafers)
1/4 cup ground macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
FILLING:
8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
TOPPING:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
7 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
White chocolate shavings and chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, nuts and sugar; stir in butter and almond extract. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°., In a microwave, melt white chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Remove 1 cup and set aside. Stir melted white chocolate into remaining cream cheese mixture; beat just until combined. Pour over crust., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in reserved cream cheese mixture; drop by spoonfuls over filling. Cut through filling with a knife to swirl chocolate mixture. , 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., In a saucepan over low heat, melt semisweet chocolate with cream; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Spread over cheesecake. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. , Refrigerate leftovers. Garnish with chocolate shavings and macadamia nuts.

Nutrition Facts :

MAYAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



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Categories     Cheese     Dessert     Bake     Fourth of July     Valentine's Day     Christmas Eve

Yield 1 cheesecake Serves:12-16

Number Of Ingredients 16

Crust ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds (three 8-oz. packages) cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pinch salt
7 oz. dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled (Callebaut or Lindt Excellence)

Steps:

  • Instructions for crust: 1.Place a rack in the center of an oven and preheat to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and place on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. 2. In a medium bowl, stir together the crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Pour in melted butter and mix. Pour crumbs into the prepared pan and press evenly over bottom and up sides of pan. Freeze crust for 10 minutes, then bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a rack while making filling. Instructions for filling: 1. Cut each cream cheese brick into quarters and put into a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add the sugar and process, scraping down the bowl 2 or 3 times. Process for about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, allspice, cayenne pepper, and salt and pulse again about 4 times, scrape down the bowl and pulse twice again. Pour in the cooled chocolate, pulsing and scraping to blend well. 2. Remove bowl from processor and rap it on the counter to loosen bubbles. Using a spatula, scrape batter into cooled crust. 3. Bake cheesecake for 45 to 50 minutes. The top should be puffed and set, but the center should still jiggle a little when gently tapped. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 2 days. 4. To serve, run a blunt knife around the inside of the pan to loosen the crust, then release the spring and remove the ring.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your cheesecake. Look for a chocolate with a high cacao content (at least 70%) and a smooth, rich flavor.
  • Soften the cream cheese: Before you start making the cheesecake, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients and prevent lumps.
  • Use a springform pan: A springform pan is the best type of pan to use for this cheesecake, as it allows you to easily remove the cheesecake from the pan once it is baked.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: Baking the cheesecake in a water bath helps to prevent the cheesecake from cracking and also helps to create a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Chill the cheesecake before serving: After the cheesecake is baked, let it cool completely before chilling it for at least 4 hours or overnight. This will help the cheesecake to set properly and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

This Mayan chocolate cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and smooth, creamy texture, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this Mayan chocolate cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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