KitchenMagician's Recipe

CHEESECAKE - CHOCOLATE WITH WHITE TRUFFLE SAUCE

Category: Cheesecakes

Makes 12 servings.

8 oz bittersweet baking chocolate
2 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. granulated sugar
1 T. all-purpose flour
3 eggs
fresh berries

White Truffle Sauce

6 oz. white baking chocolate, chopped
2 T. butter
1/2 c. whipping cream

Preheat oven to 275F; spray a 9-inch spring-form pan with cooking spray.
Place bittersweet chocolate in a microwave-safe medium bowl.
Heat in microwave for 1 minute, stir and then continue to heat at 20 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth; cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
Sift flour into cream cheese mixture and beat to incorporate.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in melted chocolate.
Spread evenly into pan; place on rimmed baking sheet.
Bake at 275F for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until center appears nearly set. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
Run knife around inside edge of pan to allow cheesecake to settle evenly.
Let stand in pan on wire rack until cooled completely; remove side of pan.
Place white chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe medium bowl.
Heat in microwave for 1 minute, stir and then continue to heat at 20 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
Add whipping cream; stir to combine thoroughly.
Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
Serve cheesecake with sauce and berries.