"When I go to a restaurant, I always ask for a chicken and an egg, to see which comes first."--Unknown

Share

Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Chocolate Cheesecake, by , is from The Otey Family Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We help families or individuals create heirloom cookbook treasures.
Contributor:  
Contributor:  

Added: Monday, August 20, 2007
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/3 c chocolate wafer crumbs
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c butter
2 pkg semisweet chocolate pieces
3 pkg ( 8 oz ) cream cheese
1 c sugar
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
3 tbsp flour
1 tbsp grated orange rind
1 c heavy cream
Directions:
Directions:
1. Prepare crust; Blend crumbs, sugar and cinnamon with the softened butter in a small bowl. Press crumb mixture onto side and bottom of a well buttered 9 inch springform pan. Chill while preparing filling.
2. Prepare filling; Melt chocolate in a medium size bowl over hot, not boiling, water.
3. Soften cream cheese in a large bowl. Add sugar gradually and beat with electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs and egg yolks until mixture is light and fluffy. Blend in flour.
4. Add melted chocolate, orange rind and cream. Beat until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake in a moderate oven 350º for 1 hour. Place a piece of foil under pan to catch any better that might seep through pan during baking. Turn off oven heat and let cake remain in oven

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

Bookmark and Share

 

 

406W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 500,000 in our family cookbooks!