VANILLA CHEESECAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME: FIND RECIPES, APPETIZERS, DESSERTS, HOLIDAY RECIPES & HEALTHY COOKING TIPS
To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm feeling decadent, I'll add the rich chocolate ganache topping. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 01 hours 30 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 60 minutes
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Mix cracker crumbs, butter and sugar; press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet. , Bake until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, FatContent 37g fat (21g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 159mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 424mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 8g protein.
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME: FIND RECIPES, APPETIZERS, DESSERTS, HOLIDAY RECIPES & HEALTHY COOKING TIPS
After making some delicious dessert bars, I was determined to turn the recipe into a chocolate peppermint cheesecake. This festive dessert is the result and one of my favorites to serve for the holidays. Whether I share it with family or give it as a gift, it always receives rave reviews. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 01 hours 55 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 01 hours 25 minutes
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth and cool slightly. Repeat with white baking chips., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, flour and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 2 cups batter to a small bowl; stir in cooled chocolate chips until blended. Pour over crust. Stir peppermint chips and cooled white chips into remaining batter; gently spoon over chocolate layer. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 75-85 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Remove rim from pan. For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Let stand 3 minutes. Spread over cheesecake. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and additional peppermint crunch baking chips or kisses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, FatContent 39g fat (22g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 120mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 329mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 8g protein.
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