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Chocolate Cheesecake and Candy Cane Bars

 

If you crave the delicious taste of chocolate cheesecake with a unique twist, this recipe is for you.

Ingredient List – Crust

• 20 chocolate wafer cookies
• 3 tablespoons of melted butter
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of finely ground coffee beans

 

Ingredient List – Cheesecake Filling

• 8 ounces of cream cheese
• 8 ounces of chopped semisweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 2/3 cups of sugar
• 2 large eggs

 

Ingredient List – Glaze

• 4 ounces of finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 teaspoon of corn syrup
• 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes
• 2 tablespoons of sour cream

 

Preparation Steps

Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an eight inch square baking dish with aluminum foil.

The next step is to make the crust, beginning by processing the chocolate wafers, butter, sugar, coffee and salt in a food processor until the mixture is smooth. Press the crust mixture into the prepared baking dish, being sure to cover the bottom of the dish completely. Bake the mixture until the crust has set, typically about 15 minutes.

After the crust has set, the next step is to make the filling. Begin by placing the chocolate in a medium sized microwave safe bowl, heating the chocolate at 75% power until it has softened, about two minutes for a typical sized microwave. If a microwave is not available, the chocolate can be heated in a saucepan, bringing it to a very slow simmer and stirring until the mixture is smooth.

Next blend the cream cheese, sour cream and sugar together using a food processor until the mixture is smooth. Next add the eggs and use the pulse setting on the food processor. With the food processor still running, carefully pour the chocolate into the food processor and keep mixing until smooth.

After the filling is smooth, pour it evenly over the crust and bake until the filling begins to puff slightly around the edges while still remaining a bit wobbly in the center. The typical baking time ranges from 25 to 30 minutes for the typical oven.

The last step is to prepare the glaze by placing the chocolate, butter and corn syrup into a microwave safe bowl. The glaze mixture should then be microwaved at 75% power until it has melted, typically about two minutes. The ingredients should be stirred together until smooth, and then the sour cream can be added and stirred until smooth. The glaze should be spread evenly over the warm cake, and the crushed candy canes should be spread over the top of the glaze for the finishing touch.

After the cake has been prepared, it should be allowed to cool completely and then kept in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning the cake can be cut into squares or small bars. The pieces can be served either chilled or at room temperature.