Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Food

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300°F.
• Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
• Bake 1 hour 5 min. to 1 hour 10 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.

LIGHTENED-UP CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• 1. Position the racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven. Put a small roasting pan on the lower rack and fill about 1/3 full of water. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and wrap the outside bottom of the pan with aluminum foil to prevent any leaks.
• 2. Crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, water, and melted butter in a medium bowl until moistened. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes, while preparing the filling.
• 3. Filling: Put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on medium power until soft and melted, about 1 minute, depending on the power of your oven. Stir until smooth. Puree the cottage cheese in the bowl of a food processor until smooth. Add the cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, and flour and continue to puree, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until smooth. Add the egg, egg whites, espresso, and vanilla and puree until incorporated. Add the melted chocolate and pulse until just combined. Pour over the prepared crust.
• 4. Put the pan on the upper rack in the oven and bake until just set and the center jiggles slightly, about 50 to 55 minutes. Turn off the oven and let stand in the oven for 1 hour. Remove the cheesecake to a cooling rack and run a knife around the edge of the pan.
• 5. Let stand at room temperature until cooled, about 2 hours, and then refrigerate until well chilled, 8 hours or overnight. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour before serving. For easier serving, slice with a clean hot knife, wiped clean after each slice. Serve each slice with a few fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint.

FUDGE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• In a large mixing bowl, mix together crushed vanilla wafers, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, and butter by hand. Press ingredients into a 9-inch springform pan.
• In the top of a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips, making sure that they are very smooth.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy with an electric mixer. Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth. Mix in melted chocolate, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until the ingredients are thoroughly blended. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
• Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 55 minutes. The cake will seem underbaked in the center, but will continue to cook after you remove it from the oven.
• Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours before serving.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on baking sheet and bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°. , For filling, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small heavy saucepan, heat cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add cocoa and beat well. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Stir in vanilla and the melted chocolate mixture just until blended. Pour over crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. For topping, place chocolate chips in a bowl. In a small heavy saucepan, heat cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Spread over filling. Cool pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• While the cream cheese is still cold from the refrigerator place it in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat for a minute until softened.
• Switch the mixer to it's lowest speed and add the powdered sugar and beat until combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Switch the mixer off and fold through roughly 2/3 of the crushed cookies using a spoon. Refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour, preferably two.
• Place the remaining crushed cookies into a small shallow bowl and line a baking tray with non stick baking paper.
• Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and roll into rough balls before rolling in the crushed cookies. Roll the mixture again in between the palm of your hands and place on the baking paper. Rolling the crushed cookies helps get the surface somewhat smooth, but given the mixture is quite soft it will be difficult to form perfect balls.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, or in the microwave.
• Using two forks, or a chocolate dipper if you have one, dip the cheesecake mixture in the melted chocolate and use the forks to remove the truffle from the chocolate. Tap the fork to remove excess chocolate and place back on the baking paper to set.
• Sprinkle with remaining cookies crumbs.
• Refrigerate until set and then store in a sealed container.

FUDGE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE FROM EAGLE BRAND®

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Combine wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa and butter in medium bowl. Press firmly onto bottom and 1/2 inch up side of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Chill. Garnish as desired.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• Mix crust ingredients together and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• Melt the chocolate chips, making sure that they are very smooth.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
• Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth.
• Add melted chocolate, eggs, and vanilla.
• Beat on low speed until the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
• Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
• Bake at 300 degrees for 55 minutes.

NO BAKE CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES (3 WAYS)

Steps:

• Make the truffle base: Beat cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer. Mix in the sugar, extract, and graham cracker crumbs.
• Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper. Scoop 1 tablespoon size balls of the cheesecake mixture onto the cookie sheet.
• If you're making the graham coated truffles, continue without chilling. Freeze the cookie sheet of naked truffles for about 30 minutes if you're making the chocolate covered truffles or fried truffles.
• To make graham coated truffles: roll each truffle in a bowl of graham cracker crumbs. Roll between the palms of your hand to make a uniform ball, then roll in the bowl again. Chill until they're not too soft, about 30 minutes.
• To make chocolate covered truffles: melt chocolate according to package directions. I like melting the chocolate in a disposable paper bowl for easy cleanup. Dip each truffle in the chocolate and tap off the excess, then place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles. Chill to set, about 10-20 minutes.
• To make the fried truffles: place oil in a deep 3 or 4 Qt pot and attach a candy thermometer to the side. Heat on medium heat until the oil reaches 350°F. Meanwhile, whisk the pancake mix and water until smooth. Let it sit until the oil is ready. Place a paper towel on a cookie sheet and place the flour in a small bowl. Once the oil is ready, roll each truffle in the flour, then dip in the batter. Use two spoons to carefully get the truffle into the hot oil without splattering. Cook for just a few minutes, 2-3 at a time, rolling them with a spoon to make sure they get evenly cooked, until they are golden brown. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon to the paper towels. Once they're done, serve topped with powdered sugar.
• Store chocolate covered truffles or graham coated truffles in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Eat fried truffles while warm, or at least the same day they are fried.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the melted chips, cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Drop jam by teaspoonfuls onto filling; swirl with a knife. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 325° for 45-50 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., For truffle layer, in a small heavy saucepan, combine cream and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chips and jam until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate for about 1 hour or until slightly set. Beat for 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Gently spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight., Garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE (DEATH BY CHOCOLATE!)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
• Press onto the bottom and 1 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9 inch springform pan
• Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Reduce heat to 325.
• In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
• Remove from the heat; add cream and mix well; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add cocoa and beat well.
• Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
• Stir in vanilla and reserved chocolate mixture just until blended.
• Pour over crust.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.
• For topping, melt chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
• Remove from the heat.
• Stir in cream and vanilla; mix well.
• Spread over filling.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen.
• Remove the sides of the pan.
• Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses if desired.

MOCHA TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, egg and coffee granules until well blended. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan., In another large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk and melted chips. Dissolve coffee granules in water; add to cream cheese mixture. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 325° until center is almost set, 50-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Chill overnight., Just before serving, in a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar and extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over top of cheesecake. Sprinkle with cocoa if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add graham crumbs, sugar, peanut butter and 2 Tbsp. nuts; mix well.
• Scoop cream cheese mixture into 28 (1-inch) balls, using about 1 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture for each ball. Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Freeze 10 min.
• Melt chocolate as directed on package. Dip cream cheese balls, 1 at a time, into melted chocolate, turning until evenly coated with chocolate. Return to baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining nuts.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
• Combine cream cheese, sugar, and almond extract in a bowl and whip using an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours more.
• Scoop cheesecake into small balls using a melon baller or a tablespoon-sized scoop. Place on a wax paper-covered cookie sheet. Freeze cheesecake balls, 8 hours to overnight.
• Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Stir in shortening until consistency is smooth and easy to work with.
• Dip each cheesecake ball into chocolate to coat; replace on the cookie sheet. Garnish with sliced almonds while chocolate is still warm.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Prepare a 9" springform pan: Attache bottom to sides and spray with non-stick vegetable spray. Wrap outside of pan with foil to "seal" the seams for the Bain Marie (water bath).
• Combine crumbs and butter and press onto bottom of the springform pan.
• Combine 3 packages cream cheese and the sugar, mixing at medium speed until well blended.
• Add eggs, one at a time, blending on low speed till incorporated well.
• Blend in sour cream and vanilla; pour over crust.
• Combine remaining cream cheese and the melted chocolate, mixing until well blended. Add jam and mix well.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of chocolate-raspberry-cheese mixture evenly spaced over plain batter; pushing the "truffles" into the plain batter if necessary; do not swirl.
• Bake in the Bain Marie at 325F for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Bain Marie - Use a large roasting pan, place springform pan in roasting pan then fill roasting pan with boiling water to a level of half way up the sides of the springform pan.
• Remove cake from Bain Marie and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
• Loosen cake from rim of pan with a thin flexible blade and then remove sides from springform pan. Cool completely.
• Prepare Topping: Melt chocolate chips and whipping cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread over cheesecake, top and down sides, as well, as desired. Chill for at least 4 hour.
• Alternate shortbread crust: In a food processor, place 1 cup + 2 Tbs. AP flour, 4 or 5 Tbs. sugar, 3 Tbs. cocoa powder (the darker the better), a pinch of salt, and 5 Tbs. cold butter. Pulse to combine and cut in butter. Add 1 1/2 egg yolks and process till dough comes together. Divide into 2/3 and 1/3. Use larger portion for bottom, pressing onto removable bottom of pan and bake at 350º F for 12-14 minutes. Roll remaining third into a rope long enough to go around the pan's circumference. Remove baked bottom crust from oven and allow to cool slightly. Attach sides of pan to bottom and press remaining crust around the sides of the pan and up about 2 inch high (height is not critical) Fill with cheesecake batter and bake as directed above.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 300°F. To make crust, stir together vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa (shown in a food processor).
• 2. Add melted butter or margarine.
• 3. Press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
• 4. Place chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl and microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1-1/2 minutes; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred.
• 5. Beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy.
• 6. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
• 7. Add melted chips and blend.
• 8. Add eggs one at a time.
• 9. Add vanilla; mix well.
• 10. Pour into prepared crust.
• 11. Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes or until center is set.
• 12. Remove from oven to wire rack.
• 13. With a knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool completely; remove side of pan. Refrigerate several hours before serving.
• 14. Garnish as desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.