So my blog is predominantly thoughts about God, singleness, biblical counseling...and more. But today I just have to post this amazing recipe I tried out over the holidays that was a big hit and a personal favorite.
Ingredients:
1 prepared 9-in. chocolate crumb crust
1-2/3 cups (10oz.)Dark Chocolate & Mint morsels, divided
2 pkgs. (8oz. each) lowfat cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Set aside 1/2 cup morsels for ganache topping. From remaining morsels, sort out 1 tbl. mint morsels and place in small, heavy-duty plastic bag for drizzle and set aside.
Melt remaining morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high power for one minute, stir. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-15 second intervals, stirring just until smooth. Cool slightly.
Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, granulated sugar, 2 tbl. cream and vanilla extract in medium mixer bowl on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add melted chocolate, continue beating for one minute. Spoon into crust and smooth top.
Microwave remaining 2 tbl. cream in 1-cup glass masure on high for 20 seconds or until boiling. Add reserved 1/2 cup morsels to cream, let sit for one minute. Stir until smooth. Cool for five minutes. Spread ganache over cheesecake to within 1/4-in. of edge.
Microwave reserved mint morsels in bag on medium-high power for 20 seconds, knead. Microwave at 10-15 second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag. Drizzle over top of ganache. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
Enjoy!!!
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