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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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My husband, son and brother all love this cheesecake. Between the three of them, there's not much left for the rest of us!Sherri M Fields, Greensboro, North Carolina Ingredients:
2 cups crushed shortbread cookies (about 8 ounces) |
3 tablespoons butter, melted |
filling: |
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
3 tablespoons milk |
3 teaspoons vanilla extract |
dash ground nutmeg |
4 eggs, lightly beaten |
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten |
16 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled |
1 milk chocolate candy bar with almonds (6 ounces), chopped |
Directions:
1. Place a greased 10-in. springform pan 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 on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, milk, vanilla and nutmeg until well blended. Add eggs and egg yolk; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted white chocolate. Fold in the chopped candy bar. Pour over crust.
4. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes until center is just set and top appears dull.
5. Remove 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 before slicing. Yield: 12 servings.
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