MALTED CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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With an impressive presentation and a scrumptious, classic malt flavor, this downsized dessert will make anyone feel special. -Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 portions refrigerated ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
4-1/2 teaspoons cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon malted milk powder
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
2/3 cup whipped topping
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

Steps:

Line a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan with foil. Press cookie dough onto bottom of pan. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, melted chocolate and sugar until smooth. Add egg white; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour over crust. , Place loaf pan in a baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. , Remove loaf pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., Refrigerate overnight. For topping, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, milk powder and baking cocoa until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cheesecake. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Using foil, lift cheesecake out of pan. Cut in half. Drizzle chocolate syrup over each piece. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 934 calories, Fat 58g fat (34g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (68g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein.