CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA CHEESECAKE
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
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.
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Ishmail Allie
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! I love the chocolate and macadamia nut combination.
Lil Jay
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
GRIEEN 444
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Shazia umer
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and everyone always loves it.
yousif faisal
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cheesecake was pretty good. I would definitely make it again, but I might try a few different things to make it more to my taste.
Oghenethome Avre
[email protected]The crust was a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Eunice Kulola
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
M HASNAIN Khan
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Jony Hossain
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think it would be perfect for a chocolate lover.
Jonathan Parsley
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Rakin khan
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Youssef Souhaîl
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The chocolate and macadamia nuts were a nice touch.
wayne perkins
[email protected]This cheesecake was a big hit at my potluck. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.
Nawanjana Wijesooriya
[email protected]This cheesecake is so rich and creamy. The chocolate and macadamia nuts pair perfectly together. I would definitely make this again.
Muluken Amentie
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Adam Darnell
[email protected]This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate and macadamia nuts are a perfect combination. The crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tanz ila
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake twice now and it's always a success. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The flavor is amazing and the texture is creamy and smooth.
Samuel thiongo
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the rich chocolate flavor. The macadamia nuts added a nice crunch and the graham cracker crust was the perfect base. I will definitely be making this again.