VANILLA CHEESECAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE

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A chocolatey glaze is just the thing this creamy vanilla cheesecake needs for ultimate indulgence.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups graham-cracker crumbs (about 11 crackers)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
Pinch of salt
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons butter. In a medium bowl, combine graham-cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in melted butter until crumbs are moist. Pour mixture into a 9-inch springform pan; press firmly, forming a 1/2-inch crust up sides of pan. Bake until set, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack.
  • Reduce temperature to 275 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add remaining cup sugar. Scrape in vanilla seeds; reserve pod for another use. Beat until well combined, about 3 minutes.
  • Drizzle in eggs, one at a time, stopping occasionally to scrape down bowl. Beat in sour cream and salt. Pour batter into crust.
  • Bake cheesecake until sides have set but center appears soft, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool. Run a paring knife around the outside of crust, loosening it from pan. When cool, cover tightly with plastic; let set at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, place chocolate, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and cream in the top of a double boiler or a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted. Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Pour chocolate glaze over cheesecake; spread into a circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Chill just until chocolate has set, about 10 minutes.

haya mikhli
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I love this cheesecake! It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.


saqib gaming
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Hulk Iron man
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the glaze was rich and decadent.


Real Abrar
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This is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


surya Tamang
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This cheesecake is amazing! I love the combination of the creamy filling and the chocolate glaze.


Martin's Anastesia
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The cheesecake was a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Sajdan Saeedkhan
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I've tried many cheesecake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Lindsay Bongert
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.


Hard Target
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The cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.


Saad Malik
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfect. I will definitely be making it again.


Kinara Chimbi
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The chocolate glaze was especially delicious.


Rj Bisal
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheesecake was smooth and creamy, and the chocolate glaze was rich and decadent.


Hina Zahara
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Selena Vazquez
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This cheesecake is amazing! The chocolate glaze is the perfect complement to the creamy filling.


kamara ibrahim (Hykey)
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The cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was spot on.


Md Awal Hossain
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Great recipe! I used a graham cracker crust instead of the Oreo crust and it was delicious.


chinedu charles
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The glaze was a bit thick for my taste, but easy to adjust next time.


Ethen Ethen
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The chocolate glaze added a touch of elegance and the filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.