CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE (DEATH BY CHOCOLATE!)

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If you love chocolate, this is the dessert for you! WORTH the effort! Wonderful served with a cup of coffee! ENJOY!

Provided by WJKing

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
mini milk chocolate kiss (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
  • Press onto the bottom and 1 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9 inch springform pan
  • Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Reduce heat to 325.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
  • Remove from the heat; add cream and mix well; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add cocoa and beat well.
  • Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
  • Stir in vanilla and reserved chocolate mixture just until blended.
  • Pour over crust.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • For topping, melt chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in cream and vanilla; mix well.
  • Spread over filling.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen.
  • Remove the sides of the pan.
  • Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.6, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 133, Sodium 337.7, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 38.2, Protein 7.6

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