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Brownie Bottom Kahula Cheesecake

A decadent adult dessert

<img style="width: 227px; height: 170px;" src="http://cakestobake.com/article_images/4716c9da-3fcf-fde8-736d-0000611ffefb_img_9234_article.jpg"> I was so proud that this cheesecake did not have any cracks. My husband said I needed to put a topping on it as it is the icing on the cake. <img style="width: 260px; height: 195px;" src="http://cakestobake.com/article_images/0952f025-48f3-6229-037b-000079c3fae4_img_9243_article.jpg"> A side view <img style="width: 234px; height: 176px;" src="http://cakestobake.com/article_images/432c5b9a-5454-8fa8-b2fe-000022094173_img_9249_article.jpg"> This recipe is a combination of two recipes. Here is the recipe that I used for the crust <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/brownie-bottom-cheesecake/Detail.aspx">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/brownie-bottom-cheesecake/Detail.aspx</a> This is the inspiration for the <a href="http://cakestobake.com/articles/kml9876/TwoToneCheesecake.html">cheesecake filling</a>. I then added Kahula until I reached the desired taste. I made this cheesecake for a coworker of my husband. So I sadly will not get to taste test it and find out if it needs any tweaking. Though I know the person receiving it will be sure to let me know what needs to be changed about the recipe. He is actually the one who requested this particular combination. According to my husband's coworkers this cheesecake was given rave reviews. One said it was the best cheesecake I have made yet. Another said the Kahlua flavor was just right but to add a caramel swirl or caramel chips on top. When I make this again I will def try that as I as usual did not get to try a piece. Apparently it was devoured at lunch time. Ingredients Brownie Bottom <ul><li>4 (1 ounce squares) of unsweetened baking chocolate</li><li>1/2 cup of butter</li><li>1 1/2 cups of sugar</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>1/4 cup of milk</li><li>1 teaspoon of vanilla</li><li>1 cup of flour</li><li>1/2 teaspoon of salt</li></ul> Filling <ul><li>4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened</li><li> 1 3/4 cups of granulated sugar</li><li> 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream</li><li> 4 eggs lightly beaten</li><li>3/4 cup of Kahlua (I used Kahlua Especial) </li></ul> Topping 4 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate that has been finely chopped 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream Directions Brownie Bottom <ol><li>Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. </li><li>In a small pan over low heat melt the chocolate and the butter. (I chop the chocolate and butter into small pieces so that it melts faster) Stir until melted and combined.</li><li>Next add 1-1/2 cups of sugar and mix well.</li><li>Pour the chocolate mixture into a mixing bowl and add the 2 eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. </li><li>Then add the milk and the vanilla; mix well. </li><li>Combine the flour and salt. Gradually add to chocolate mixture, mixing after each addition just until blended. Spread evenly into greased and floured 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 25 minutes.</li></ol>Filling <ol><li>In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. </li><li>Gradually beat in the cream. </li><li>Next add the eggs; beat on low speed until combined.</li><li>Finally add in the Kahlua and beat on low until combined.</li><li>Pour on top of the brownie bottom and bake at 325 for 55-60 minutes or until the center is almost set. </li><li>Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife round edge of pan to loosen. Cool one hour longer</li></ol>Topping <ol><li>Place the chopped chocolate in a small bowl to make the topping. </li><li>In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Pour over the chocolate. Whisk until smooth. Cool slightly and then pour on top of the cheesecake. Cover and chill overnight. Remove sides of pan. </li></ol>

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

By kml9876 | Published on December 25, 2007 | 0 comments | Categories: Cheesecake

Three types of chocoalte make this a triple chocolate cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust

1/2 stick (4tbsp) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 27 Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers or 20 Oreo Cookies finely crushed)

Filling

3 bricks (8oz each) cream cheese softened. Note you can use 1/3 less-fat (Neufchatel) cream cheese to make a "healthier" version
1 cup of sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream. Note you can use reduced fat sour cream to make a "healthier" version.
1 tbsp vanilla extract
4 oz milk chocolate
4 oz white chocolate
4 oz semisweet chocolate

Chocolate Glaze

3 oz bittersweet baking chocolate
2 tbsp stick butter
1 tbsp light corn syrup

Place a sheet of foil on oven rack to catch any drips. Heat oven to 350 degrees. You will need an 8 * 3in springform pan coated with non-stick cooking spray.
Crust - In a small bowl, rub butter into crumbs until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press firmly over bottom of pan. Bake 8-10 minutes on foil sheet until set. Cool on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
Filling - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl several times with a spatula. With mixer on low speed beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then sour cream, and vanilla just until blended.
Divide the batter evenly (about 2 cups each) among 3 medium bowls. Melt the chocolates separately. Stir milk chocolate into 1 bowl of batter, white chocolate into another, and semisweet into a third bowl. Spread milk chocolate batter in prepared crust in an even layer. Carefully spoon white chocolate batter over milk chocolate layer to cover. Gently smooth. Spoon semisweet chocolate batter over white chocolate to layer. Bake 45 minutes, or until center still jiggles slightly when shaken. Immediately transfer to a wire rack and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Glaze - melt the bittersweet baking chocolate, butter, and corn syrup over low heat. When melted together pour over cooled cheesecake and allow to set.