Makeover Semisweet Espresso Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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With fabulous flavor and a firmer texture that cuts like a breeze, this dish has only half the saturated fat and cholesterol as the original. âSonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California Ingredients:
2 cups crushed reduced-fat oreo cookies (about 20 cookies) |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese |
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
3 tablespoons coffee liqueur |
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled |
Directions:
1. Place a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the coffee liqueur, espresso powder and vanilla. Remove 1-1/4 cups batter to a small bowl; stir in chocolate until well blended.
4. Pour plain batter over crust. Drop chocolate batter by tablespoons over plain batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
5. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Yield: 16 servings.
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