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Chocolate cream cheesecake

Chocolate cheesecake

Chocolate cream cheesecake is devilishly rich, decadent and irresistible. The perfect dessert for a special occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cake
Keyword: chocolate
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 506kcal
Author: Australian Women's Weekly Cookbook 1970

Ingredients

Base

  • 250 g 8oz plain chocolate biscuits
  • 125 g 4oz or 1 stick butter

Filling

  • 100 g 3oz dark chocolate
  • 3 free-range eggs
  • ¾ cup caster superfine sugar
  • 250 g 8oz cream cheese
  • ¾ cup cream
  • 2 tablespoon rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup plain AP flour
  • pinch of bi-carb soda
  • pinch of salt
  • extra whipped cream for topping
  • extra chocolate for decorating

Instructions

  • In a food processor, process the biscuits and butter until they form a fine crumb then press into the base of a greased and lined 20cm (8") round, springform tin so that it comes up the sides.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 150C (330F) fan-forced.
  • To make the filling, melt the chocolate in the microwave and when smooth, set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs until thick and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the sugar and mix until pale.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and cream together until smooth and thickened then fold the melted chocolate in until smooth.
  • Fold the egg/sugar mixture into the chocolate cream then add the rum and vanilla.
  • Sift the flour, salt and bicarb together and fold them through the batter.
  • Spread the mixture into the chilled base.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • Leave in the tin to cool then cover and refrigerate until firm.
  • Served topped with extra whipped cream and chocolate.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 989IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
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