Hugs CookieÂs Triple Layer Chocolate Cheescake Recipes

TRIPLE-LAYER CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine the wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat one 8-oz. package cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/3 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Lightly beat 1 egg; add to cream cheese mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and 1/3 cup sour cream. Spoon over crust. , In another bowl, beat second 8-oz. package of cream cheese, brown sugar, flour and 1/3 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Lightly beat 1 egg; add to cream cheese mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in pecans. Carefully spoon over chocolate layer. Place pan on a baking sheet., Beat 3-oz. package of cream cheese, almond extract, and remaining sugar, sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Lightly beat remaining egg; add to cream cheese mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. Carefully spoon over pecan layer. , Bake at 325° for 55-60 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. Refrigerate overnight., For glaze, chop 3 oz. semisweet chocolate and place in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Remove sides of springform pan; spread glaze over top of cheesecake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Refrigerate until serving., For chocolate curls, melt remaining semisweet chocolate; spread with a spatula into a very thin layer on a baking sheet. Chill for 2 minutes or until set., Microwave white chips and oil at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-15 second intervals, stirring until melted. Spread with a spatula into a very thin layer on a second baking sheet. Chill for 2 minutes or until set., To make curls, push a metal spatula firmly along the baking sheet, under the chocolate, so the chocolate curls as it is pushed. (If chocolate is too firm to curl, let stand a few minutes at room temperature; refrigerate again if it becomes too soft.) Use a toothpick to carefully place each chocolate curl on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until ready to use., Arrange chocolate curls on top of cheesecake just before serving. Garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.

HUGS & COOKIE€™S TRIPLE LAYER CHOCOLATE CHEESCAKE

Steps:

• Hugs & Cookie’s Copycat Cheesecake Factory Triple Chocolate Cheesecake 1. Flourless Cake Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9 inch springform pan. In microwave, melt: 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chocolate chips 1 stick butter (8 Tablespoons) Once melted, stir in: 3/4C. sugar 3 eggs Whisk well. Add 1/2C. unsweetened cocoa powder. Best to sift it in! Pour into the springform and set aside while preparing cheesecake layer. 2. Chocolate Cheesecake Layer 1 pound cream cheese, must be softened to room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 3 eggs 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted (I used semisweet) and cooled a bit Beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time. Pour in the cooled melted chocolate and mi to blend all. Carefully spread over the flourless cake layer. Bake the cake at 350 for 50-60 minutes. Let cool and then chill a few hours in the fridge. 3. Mousse Layer 1 1/4 cups semi sweet chocolate chips, melted in microwave and cooled a bit 2 cups heavy cream Beat the cream in the mixer until almost soft peaks. Add the chocolate and mix just until combined and thick. Spread over the chilled cheesecake and chill again while preparing the glaze. 4. Glaze 12 ounces chocolate chips 1 cup butter 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave until melted. Stir in corn syrup. Let cool a bit before pouring on cake. Pour on and spread and chill. Remove cake from fridge before serving so it can come up to room temp a bit. Cut with a hot knife and clean knife between slices. The top layer is thick and will be too hard to cut directly from the fridge. After a few minutes it is perfect and beyond delicious!

CHOCOLATE GLAZED TRIPLE-LAYER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter; stir to blend well.
• Press mixture onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
• In another bowl, combine 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar; using an electric mixture, beat at medium speed until fluffy.
• Add 1 egg and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; beat well.
• Stir in melted chocolate and 1/3 cup sour cream.
• Spoon mixture over chocolate crust.
• In another bowl, combine remaining 8 ounce package cream cheese, brown sugar and flour; beat until fluffy.
• Add in 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat well.
• Stir in pecans; spoon mixture over chocolate layer.
• In another bowl, combine 5 ounces cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup sugar; beat until fluffy.
• Add in remaining egg; beat well.
• Stir in remaining 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract.
• Spoon over pecan layer.
• Bake in a 325° oven for 1 hour.
• Turn oven off and leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes.
• Open oven door and leave cheesecake in oven for another 30 minutes.
• Cool; then cover and chill at least 8 hours.
• Remove from pan; spread warm glaze on top.
• To make Chocolate Glaze: Add chocolate and butter to the top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.
• Lower heat; cook until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients until smooth.
• Spread warm glaze over cheesecake.

HUGS & CHIPS CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. With mixer, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
• Toss chips with flour, stir into cheese mixture. Pour into crust.
• Bake 35 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched. Cool and top with glaze and curls. Serve chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.
• Chocolate Glaze.
• Melt 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips with 1/4 cup whipping cream; cook and stir until thickened & smooth. Immediately spread over pie.

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE LAYER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended.
• Remove 1 cup batter; mix with melted chocolate. Pour into crust; top with remaining plain batter.
• Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours. Top with COOL WHIP and berries just before serving.