Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecakecheesecakes, chocolate Mari Bugar-TKMS83E -----CRUST----- 1/4 cup Butter 1 package Oreos -----CHEESECAKE----- 2 1/2 cups Sugar 43 ounces Cream cheese(Yes; 43!) 5 Eggs 32 ounces Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate(NOT SEMISWEET!) 20 ounces Sour cream 1 tablespoon Vanilla 2 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream 2 tablespoons Ghirardelli ground chocolate If unavailable; use cocoa CRUST: Mix in food processor. Press into 13 inch springform pan.Set aside. CHEESECAKE: Melt chocolate in double boiler, stirring frequently. Set aside. Beat cream cheese with hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add sugar. Beat until smooth. Add one egg at a time, beating after each egg. Fold in sour cream, melted chocolate, ground chocolate, vanilla and Bailey's. Stir until even consistency. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 F until set, approximately 2 hours for 13". chill thoroughly. Serves 46 This is ungodly rich. Serve in very small wedges. even heavy eaters can't eat much at once, and I have seen a lot of this get thrown away because the person couldn't finish. Don't substitute semi-=sweet chocolate or milk chocolate for the bittersweet. |
