MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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Planning a Mexican menu? Complete the meal with this heavenly cheesecake-the cinnamon and chili powder add authentic flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies (about 35 cookies)
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (9 oz)
1/2 cup whipping cream
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, if desired
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
2 cups sweetened whipped cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chocolate shavings, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 8-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking. Spray inside bottom and side of pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press in bottom of pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Cool crust 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and whipping cream over medium-low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Stir in chocolate mixture. Pour filling over crust.
  • Bake at 300°F 1 hour or until edge of cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly. Turn oven off; open oven door 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, run small metal spatula around edge of pan; carefully remove foil and side of pan. Cut cheesecake into slices. Top slices with whipped cream; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Cover; refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

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