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Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake with Cranberry Topping

Crust:
1 (9-ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

 

Filling:
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 large eggs

 

Topping:
1 (16-ounce) can Ocean Spray® Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons coarsely grated semi-sweet chocolate

1. To Make Crust: Combine cookie crumbs and butter in a medium mixing bowl. Place mixture in a 9-inch springform pan. Press crumbs on bottom and 2-inches up sides of pan. Set aside.
2. To Make Filling: Dissolve espresso powder in hot water; set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar and flour together in a large mixing bowl until well blended and smooth. Add the espresso, cinnamon and whipping cream; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until combined; scrape bowl occasionally. Pour into crust.
3. Bake 1 hour or until the top appears set. Cool 1 hour at room temperature. Refrigerate until chilled.
4. To Make Topping: Combine cranberry sauce and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
5. Using an electric mixer, beat whipping cream in a medium mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over top of cheesecake. Spoon cranberry sauce mixture over whipped cream, spreading to within 1-inch of edges. Sprinkle chocolate on whipped cream border.

Makes 1 cheesecake (12 servings).

Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Cal 658 (32%DV), Fat Cal. 396, Pro. 10g (19%DV), Carb. 58g (19%DV), Fat 44g (67%DV), Chol. 196mg (65%DV), Sod. 450mg (18%DV), Vit. A 497RE (49%DV), Vit. C 0mg (0%DV), Vit. E 2mg (5%DV), Calcium 95mg (9%DV), Iron 2mg (12%DV), Folate 21Ug (5%DV), Zinc 1mg (5%DV), Pot. 206mg (5%DV), Dietary Exchange: Other Carbohydrate 4, Fat 8

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.