ITALIAN CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT CHEESECAKE PIE

Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake Pie image

I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I added a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it proved so popular that I had to give out copies of the recipe.-Steve Meredith, Streamwood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
TOPPING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whole or chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in mascarpone cheese, sour cream, lime juice and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet., Bake 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack., Meanwhile, for topping, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature or until mixture thickens to a spreading consistency, stirring occasionally., Spread chocolate mixture over pie; refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, top with hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 47g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.