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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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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 Ingredients:
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 eggs, lightly beaten |
topping: |
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips |
3 tablespoons shortening, divided |
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1 purchased frosted brownie with walnuts |
rosebud and sprig of flowering thyme |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. In a microwave, melt vanilla chips and 4-1/2 teaspoons shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Chill until firm.
5. 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. Yield: 16 servings.
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