Classic cheesecake with chocolate
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. Homemade cheesecake is easy and delicious. I should mention right away—you definitely won't stop at just one piece! By the way, crackers can be replaced with shortbread or cookies, and cream cheese can be substituted with cottage cheese rubbed through a sieve. You can also decorate the cheesecake as you like, for example, with fresh fruits or berries. Give it a try—it will surely turn out great. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Crush the crackers into fine crumbs, using a food processor or manually with a rolling pin.
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Step 2
2. Mix the crumbs with 0.5 cup of sugar and melted butter.
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Step 3
3. Place the resulting crumb mixture into a baking dish, forming high edges.
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Step 4
4. Beat the cream cheese with a mixer.
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Step 5
5. Add sugar to the airy mixture (reserve 1 spoonful), then add chicken eggs one at a time.
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Step 6
6. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, and orange juice to the creamy mixture.
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Step 7
7. Place the creamy mixture into a baking dish on top of the cracker base.
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Step 8
8. Place the cheesecake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 45 minutes.
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Step 9
9. Mix the remaining sour cream with sugar and vanilla extract.
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Step 10
10. Remove the finished cheesecake from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes, then spread whipped sour cream on top.
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Step 11
11. Return the cheesecake to the oven for another 15 minutes. After baking, let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
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Step 12
12. Melt the white and dark chocolate. Spread the cheesecake with dark chocolate, then add drops of white chocolate and use a toothpick to create a pattern. Place the cheesecake back in the refrigerator for a few more hours.