Equals Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Recipes

CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. For crust, in a bowl combine crushed graham crackers, walnuts, the 1 tablespoon sugar, and, if desired, the cinnamon. Stir in melted butter. Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
• For filling, in a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese, the 1 cup sugar, the flour, and vanilla with an electric mixer until combined. Beat in milk until smooth. Stir in eggs.
• Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Dot with melted chocolate and use a thin metal spatula to marble. Place pan in a shallow baking pan (see optional Water Bath Method, below). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a 2-1/2-inch area around the outside edge appears set when gently shaken.
• Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, loosen the crust from sides of pan; cool for 30 minutes. Remove the sides of the pan; cool cheesecake completely on rack. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving. If desired, serve with Raspberry Sauce or fresh rasberries. Makes 12 servings.

CHOCOLATE-SWIRLED CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. To make the crust, combine graham crackers, melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Mix well with a fork to combine. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan that has been coated with non-stick spray. Set aside.
• To make the filling, melt chocolate in a double boiler or medium bowl over simmering water. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix on low speed until smooth and creamy. Fold in sugar and flour. Pour filling into prepared pan.
• Drizzle melted chocolate over surface of cheesecake. Using a toothpick swirl the chocolate into the filling, just until decorative swirls form (don't over-swirl, or you'll lose the effect).
• Bake 1 hour, or until center is set. Turn off oven, prop open the oven door (not all the way, just slightly), and allow the cake to cool 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325.
• Combine chocolate chips and sugar in a double boiler until chocolate is smooth.
• In a small bowl combine crust. Pour into pans and press up 1 1/2" on the sides.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and creamy. Gradually beat in sugar. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs, one at ta time, beating well after each addition.
• Divide batter in half. Stir melted chocolate in first half and pour into crumb lined pan. Cover with plain filling. Swirl with knife to marble.
• Bake at 325 50 minutes or until only 2-3" of center will jiggle when shaken.
• Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until serving.

BROWN SUGAR & CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Wrap a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square) around a greased 9-in. springform pan. Combine cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup walnuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of prepared pan and place on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool., Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add next 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons maple syrup; beat until well blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed until combined. Pour into prepared crust, reserving 3 tablespoons of batter. Mix reserved cheesecake batter into cooled chocolate; drop spoonfuls over filling. Cut through batter and chocolate with a knife to swirl., Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake until center is just set but still jiggles when shaken, 50-65 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. Serve with whipped cream. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts; drizzle with remaining syrup.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• To make the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter until moistened. Press into bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Cover, chill.
• To make the filling: In a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin into milk; set stand for 5 minutes. Stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool for 15 minutes.
• In a bowl, beat cream cheeses until smooth. Beat in sour cream, Splenda and vanilla; slowly beat in gelatin mixture. Divide in half. Stir chocolate into one portion.
• Spoon half of the chocolate filling into chilled crust; spread evenly. Carefully spoon half of the white filling into chocolate in small mounds. Using a narrow spatula or knife, swirl chocolate and while fillings, spreading each evenly. Swirl again. Cover and chill for 6 to 24 hours.
• To serve, loosen cheesecake from pan; remove pan side. If desired, top with chocolate curls.