VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE
This recipe is the most recent cheesecake I gave to my mother for her birthday, and we all just loved it...too much! There's a hint of orange in the chocolate crust that makes every bite worth savoring.-Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and orange zest; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 2 in. up sides of prepared pan. Refrigerate 5 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream. Split vanilla bean lengthwise; using the tip of a sharp knife, scrape seeds from the center into cream cheese mixture. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake 60-70 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., For topping, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate chips; stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool to room temperature or until mixture thickens to spreading consistency, about 10 minutes., Remove rim from springform pan. Spread chocolate mixture over cheesecake. Refrigerate 1 hour longer or until set. Top cheesecake with raspberries before serving.
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Dustin Whiteman
[email protected]This cheesecake is a must-try! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Laxmi Roy
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
puspa puri
[email protected]This cheesecake is delicious! I love the vanilla bean flavor and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.
Unique_ Boy
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out great! It's a favorite of my family and friends.
Mara White
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! The flavor is perfect and the texture is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Charlie Swangson
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Paul Young
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The vanilla bean flavor is so rich and decadent, and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.
Brenda Foster
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfectly! The flavor was amazing and the texture was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohamed Charik
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it! The crust was crispy and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The ganache was rich and chocolatey, and it really took the cheesecake to the next level.
Anum rajpot Rajpot
[email protected]This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! The vanilla bean flavor was rich and decadent, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert to impress their gues