Dark Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

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This was another cheesecake I made this past weekend for friends. It is rich and delicious! Someone told me it reminds them of a giant truffle. It does not take a very big slice to get your chocolate fix, so this would serve quite a few people! Yum!!

Preheat oven to 300°. Spray a 10 inch Springform pan with non stick spray.

2 packages chocolate graham crackers, crushed fine
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Mix together and press evenly into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 7 minutes. Let cool.

5 (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1½ cups sugar

Beat until light and fluffy

1½ lbs. dark chocolate morsels
3 Tablespoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons chocolate extract
pinch of salt
1/3 cup AP flour

Add to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.

2/3 cup heavy cream, room temperature
5 eggs, room temperature

Combine the eggs and the cream in a separate bowl and beat together. Then add to the creamed mixture on low. Do not over beat! Pour into cooled crust and set Springform pan onto a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour or till the edges look puffy and a bit dry but not cracked. It will still be jiggly in the center. Turn oven heat off and prop the oven door open with a wooden spoon handle and allow the cheesecake to cool slowly in the oven for another hour. Remove from oven and run a sharp knife around the top edge of the cheesecake. This helps to avoid cracking as it cools. Cracked cheesecakes are not cool!! and very much detested by me!! At least if it is one that came out of my oven. Cool to room temperature then cover with a cloth and refrigerate overnight. Again run a knife around the edge of the pan, deeper this time, and remove the sides of the Springform pan. Slide onto a serving plate and garnish as you choose. I used chocolate mousse and raspberries. Brew some tea or coffee and invite a bunch of friends because you'll need help with this one. ☺

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Comments

  1. Betsy BrockMarch 20, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    The Mister would love this..he loves dark chocolate truffles! Your photo is gorgeous...you do have the gift of presentation! Love that! :)

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  2. Gloria BakerMarch 20, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I love chocolate truffles, look amazing Martha!!

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    1. MarthaMarch 20, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      Thanks Gloria. The Sorbet you made looks refreshing!

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  3. mr. pineapple manMarch 20, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Looks heavenly!

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  4. PamMarch 21, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Wow! It looks stunning and delicious.

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  5. GuviMarch 21, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Martha, you are killing me! Can I have a small, small slice, please?

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  6. MarthaMarch 22, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I'd be happy to share :)

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  7. Chats the Comfy CookMarch 22, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    This is the most tempting dessert, I have seen, in a long while and I do see plenty of fabulous desserts. This is a beauty as well as what must be the most delicious cheesecake.

    I would be happy if you linked this to Bake with Bizzy.

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    1. MarthaMarch 22, 2012 at 1:11 PM

      Thank you Bizzy!

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    2. Chats the Comfy CookMarch 28, 2012 at 12:26 AM

      This is pure beauty besides being delicious and it is being featured, this week. Thanks for linking it up and I am proud to share it with others.

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  8. WinnieMarch 22, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Very beautiful and and elegant looking cake!

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  9. Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustMarch 23, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    That looks rich and delicious! I'd probably start off with a small slice and then keep adding to it, making myself sick in the process! ;)

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  10. ShilohMarch 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I bet hubby would say this is too much chocolate, but he doesn't like chocolate anyway, so he doesn't count. I think it looks divine!

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  11. Katie @ Little Becky HomeckyMarch 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Gorgeous and delicious! Wow! Thanks so much for linking up at Fantabulous Friday @ Little Becky Homecky this week! :)

    Katie @ Little Becky Homecky

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  12. Trish - Mom On TimeoutMarch 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    So beautiful! Chocolate and cheesecake - two of my great loves! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

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  13. The Charm of HomeMarch 28, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    OHH! And i just gave up chocolate! awwww!~ Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  14. DebbiedoosMarch 29, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I had to come by for a quick piece...OH my favorite right here. Thanks again for sharing.

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  15. AudreyNMarch 29, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    It looks so beautiful! And yum! I am dying to try the recipe now!

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  16. Erika . . . with a KMarch 30, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    This looks beautiful and AMAZING!

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