Mosaic cheesecake
Description
Recipe for a cheesecake with chocolate glaze and filling made of buttercream and pieces of chocolate dough. This exceptionally beautiful cheesecake will be a perfect ending to a festive evening. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare chocolate squares. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease it with butter. Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir well. Mix in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix. Add flour and salt, and stir thoroughly.
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Step 2
2. Pour the batter onto a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Let cool on the baking sheet, then cut into small cubes from 2 to 2.5 cm. You should end up with about 2 cups of cubes.
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Step 4
4. Mix the ingredients for the crust and press into a greased pan, flattening firmly. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees.
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Step 5
5. Prepare the filling. Beat the cream cheese with a mixer, add eggs one at a time, vanilla extract, and sugar. Mix at low speed until smooth.
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Step 6
6. Add chocolate chips and gently mix. Pour the filling over the chilled dough in the pan. Place the pan into a larger baking dish. Bake for about 45 minutes. Let cool.
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Step 7
7. Prepare the glaze. Chop the chocolate in a food processor. Heat the butter and cream in a saucepan. Pour the hot mixture over the chocolate and stir. Add vanilla extract and sugar, mix well. Pour the glaze over the warm cheesecake.