RHUBARB SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake image

I love cheesecake and my husband loves chocolate, so this is a favorite dessert of ours. The rhubarb adds a tartness that complements the sweet flavors so well.-Carol Witczak, Tinley Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream
8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb, 1/3 cup sugar and orange juice to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened and rhubarb is tender. Set aside. , In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, white chocolate, cornstarch, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined. , Pour half of the filling into crust. Top with half of the rhubarb sauce; cut through batter with a knife to gently swirl rhubarb. Layer with remaining filling and rhubarb sauce; cut through top layers with a knife to gently swirl rhubarb. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until center is almost set. , Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and chill overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.