CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CHEESECAKE
"This is one of my favorite company desserts--it looks magnificent!" writes Karen Grant from Tulare, California. "Another easy way to decorate it is to cover the cheesecake with whipped cream, then add chocolate shavings and maraschino cherries to the top."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, pecans and sugar; stir in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla. Add egg yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate until completely cooled., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes. In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and coffee. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160°; stir in vanilla. Whisk in chocolate mixture. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over cheesecake and refrigerate until set. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with dessert decorations and whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Buhlebenkosi Zulu
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a party, and it was a big hit.
Lindiwe Nkomo
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good.
Shorouk Ehab
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and smooth, and the chocolate mousse topping is the perfect complement.
Lesego Ramatatome
[email protected]This cheesecake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
Mahi usman
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
M Rehan Rehan
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Mukiibi Muhammad
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a party, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the chocolate mousse topping.
Junaid Yousuf
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would prefer a cheesecake with a less dense filling.
Surene Nelson
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and smooth, and the chocolate mousse topping is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nazmin Begum420
[email protected]This cheesecake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday, and he loved it.
Damien Pillay
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
M. Sufyan
[email protected]This was my first time making a cheesecake, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the cheesecake was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Rizwi
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Mamun Hasan
[email protected]This cheesecake was amazing! It was so rich and decadent, and the chocolate mousse topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.