Crockpot Chocolacinno Cheesecake
- 3/4 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
- 3 tbsp. melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. strong coffee
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup coffee-flavored liqueur, such as Kahlua
- YOU WILL NEED: 7 -inch well-greased springform pan OR 7-inch (6 cup) souffle dish lined with greased heavy-duty foil and 1 lg.
- (minimum 5 quart each) oval slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine chocolate wafer crumbs, melted butter and sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of prepared pan.
- Place in freezer until ready for use.
- TO MAKE CHEESECAKE: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.
- Beat in whipping cream and vanilla.
- In a saucepan, over low heat, combine coffee, chocolate chips and Kahlua.
- Cook, stirring, until melted.
- Pour into cheese mixture and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon over prepared crust and cover tightly with aluminum foil, securing with a string.
- Place pan in slow cooker stoneware and pour in enough boiling water to come 1-inch up the sides.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or until edges are set and center is just slightly jiggly.
- Remove from slow cooker and chill thoroughly, preferably overnight, before serving.
- TIP: To ensure that the cake lifts off the pan intact, spray pan with non-stick vegetable spray.
- For added insurance, cover the bottom of the cake pan with a parchment circle, cut to size.
- This is a rich, delicious cheesecake, appropriate to any occasion, and its a cinch to make in your slow cooker.
- Place a slice on a plate and accompany with fresh raspberries that have been tossed with sugar and a tiny bit of good quality balsamic vinegar.
- Serves 8 to 10.
- The 150 Best Slow cooker Recipes ..J. Finlayson
chocolate wafer crumbs, butter, granulated sugar, cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, whipping cream, vanilla extract, coffee, chocolate chips, coffee
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/20663 (may not work)