TUXEDO CHEESECAKE

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Nothing is more elegant then a cheesecake but this one looks so beautiful, you will be receive so many compliments. Not only does it look wonderful, it also tastes delicious.-Cindy Morris, Coyle, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips
3 tablespoons shortening, divided
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 purchased frosted brownie with walnuts
Rosebud and sprig of flowering thyme

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 50-60 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. , In a microwave, melt vanilla chips and 4-1/2 teaspoons shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Chill until firm. , Set aside three chocolate chips for shirt buttons. Melt remaining chocolate chips and shortening; stir until blended. Cool slightly. Brush over top and sides of cheesecake, leaving a V-shape in center for tuxedo shirt. Add reserved chips for buttons. Shape brownie into a bow tie; position above buttons. Create a boutonniere from the rosebud and thyme; place on tux.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 41g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Adeshina Oluwatofunmi
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Overall, I really enjoyed this cheesecake. It was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth the effort.


Areej Fatima
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This cheesecake was a bit too time-consuming to make, but it was worth it in the end.


Anca Ditiu
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was worth the effort.


Deborah Ayedun
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved it.


Sphe Mapofu
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I found the crust to be a bit too thick, but the cheesecake filling was delicious.


Gaming dip
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This cheesecake is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.


Hatoon Nour
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I'm not sure I have the skills to make this cheesecake, but I'm definitely going to try.


Slubeii I
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This cheesecake looks like it would be perfect for a special occasion.


Steve Wipf
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I love the idea of a tuxedo cheesecake! It's so creative and unique.


Muhammad Qaseem
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This cheesecake is absolutely stunning! I can't wait to try it.


Abdullahi alli
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The tuxedo cheesecake was a great success! It was the perfect dessert for my husband's birthday party. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Tan
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This cheesecake was a bit more difficult to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert that everyone loved.


Rb Rimon
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The Oreo crust is the perfect base for the creamy cheesecake filling. And the chocolate ganache on top is the finishing touch that makes this dessert truly special.


Mukarram Abdullah Hassan
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! It was rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of chocolate and vanilla. The tuxedo design was also very impressive.