CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA CHEESECAKE
When one of my co-workers turned 50, I created this recipe for her birthday. There wasn't a crumb left on the platter when I left for that day! -Bob Weaver, University Place, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, nuts and sugar; stir in butter and almond extract. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°., In a microwave, melt white chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Remove 1 cup and set aside. Stir melted white chocolate into remaining cream cheese mixture; beat just until combined. Pour over crust., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in reserved cream cheese mixture; drop by spoonfuls over filling. Cut through filling with a knife to swirl chocolate mixture. , Place pan on a baking sheet. 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., In a saucepan over low heat, melt semisweet chocolate with cream; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Spread over cheesecake. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. , Refrigerate leftovers. Garnish with chocolate shavings and macadamia nuts.
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Sajid
[email protected]Overall, this cheesecake is a winner. It's creamy, chocolatey, and has just the right amount of crunch from the macadamia nuts.
pitohui bedo
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cheesecake to anyone. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
Bio Kwaku Lawrence
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Jermiane Lightburn
[email protected]I've tried other chocolate macadamia cheesecakes before, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is perfect.
lyn vasquez
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Wajeed Ali
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit dense, but I like it that way. It's also very rich, so a little goes a long way.
Nancy McVay
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and macadamia nuts in this cheesecake. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
George k
[email protected]This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to do.
Heather Baxter
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
Emma Lorato
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
Hamisu Nuhu Hassan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The chocolate and macadamia nuts added a lot of flavor.
Mika Afton
[email protected]The texture of this cheesecake was amazing. It was so creamy and smooth.
Meekal moha
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for special occasions.
Don Aisha
[email protected]This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! The chocolate and macadamia nuts were a perfect combination.