CHOCOLATE-SWIRL CHEESECAKE

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Provided by Basha F. Gelman

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Cheese     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

Crust
7 ounces chocolate cookie wafers (about 27 cookies)
1/2 cup husked toasted hazelnuts (about 2 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
1 6-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
2 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Topping
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) or Cognac
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Lightly butter 9-inch springform pan. Finely grind cookies, nuts and sugar in processor. Add butter and process until well blended. Press crumb mixture into bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.
  • For filling:
  • Melt chocolate chips in heavy small saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and remaining 3 ingredients and beat until just blended. Pour half of batter into medium bowl. Add melted chocolate to batter in medium bowl and mix well.
  • Pour all but 2 tablespoons chocolate batter into prepared crust. Cover with plain batter. Using tip of knife, swirl batters together. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate batter over. Bake until tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour (cake may crack). Cool completely on rack. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
  • For topping:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, Frangelico and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Transfer to pastry bag fitted with medium star tip. Pipe decorative border around edge of cake. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Chill.)

Fatimoh Daramola
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Overall, this is a great cheesecake recipe. I would definitely recommend it.


Parvaiz Ahmad
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I would have liked the cheesecake to be a bit more chocolatey.


Khet Khet Khaing
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as good as the pictures.


Sadullah Achakzai
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Alicia Alvarez
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I would recommend this cheesecake to anyone who loves chocolate and cheesecake.


Zikera Williams
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Pamela Achieng
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I'm not a baker, but this cheesecake was easy to make and it turned out great.


Muneeb
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This cheesecake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always impresses my guests.


Neva mckie
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I love the chocolate swirl in this cheesecake. It adds a nice touch of flavor.


Christina Ammon
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Jeremy Armstrong1127
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was a hit at my party.


Mubeen JUTT
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The chocolate swirl was a bit too sweet for my liking, but the cheesecake filling was perfect.


Yayè Diallo
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my family loved it.


Yolandi Serfontein
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Tooba Sami
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any chocolate lover. It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect amount of chocolate.


Tassia Henclewoood
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I'm not a huge cheesecake fan, but this one changed my mind. The chocolate swirl was the perfect touch.


Chen Kenny
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This cheesecake was a showstopper! The chocolate swirl added a rich, decadent flavor that perfectly complemented the creamy cheesecake filling.