CHOCOLATE-COVERED WHITE CHEESECAKE

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The inside scoop on this tasty treat is the white chocolate center, which makes for an especially rich dessert appropriate for celebrating New Year's. Carol Staniger of Springdale, Arkansas serves it when company calls and at holiday meals.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 27 wafers)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups vanilla or white chips, melted and cooled
GLAZE:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup vanilla or white chips, melted and cooled
Striped chocolate kisses, optional
Raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter; press into the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, cream and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted vanilla chips. Pour into crust. Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 16 in. x 16 in.). Securely wrap foil around pan., Place springform pan in a larger baking pan. Add 1 in. hot water to larger pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., For glaze, place chocolate chips in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, bring the cream, butter and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Pour over chocolate chips. Cool for 3 minutes. Stir until smooth and cool. , Remove sides of pan. Spread glaze over the top and sides of cheesecake. Refrigerate for 2 hours. , Drizzle melted vanilla chips over cheesecake. Garnish with kisses and raspberries if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

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AG Flitcher
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Jasmin Elizalde
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake was delicious.


Damodar Paudel
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This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's rich and decadent, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Zahid Asif
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I would definitely make this cheesecake again. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.


Utv Station
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family.


Lorrie Finley
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The cheesecake was amazing! I loved the combination of the chocolate and the white chocolate.


Darren Rahaman
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my liking. I would prefer a lighter and fluffier cheesecake.


manzu giri
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The cheesecake was good, but the chocolate ganache was a bit too rich for my taste.


Ariful islam Sujel
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This recipe was a great starting point for my own cheesecake experiments. I added some berries to the cheesecake filling and it turned out delicious!


moona selfie
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I had some trouble with the chocolate ganache. It was too thick and didn't spread evenly over the cheesecake.


md “nazmul” nazmu
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


GUILLERMO ORELLANA
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was creamy and delicious.


Kindesa Gerjo
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and it was gone in no time.


al rehmat construction
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This chocolate-covered white cheesecake was a delight! The combination of the rich chocolate and the creamy cheesecake was perfect. My guests loved it and couldn't get enough of it.