Hersheys Dark Chocolate Truffle Brownie Cheesecake Recipe 365

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Grease 9" springform pan. For brownie layer, stir together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs; sitr till blended. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; blend well. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 25-30 mins. or till brownie layer pulls away from side of pan. Meanwhile for cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl till smooth. Gradually beat in eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt till well blended. Set aside 2 tbsp. chocolate chips. Place remaining chips in large microwave safe dish. Microwave 1 1/2 mins or till chips are melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Gradually blend melted chocolate into cheesecake batter. Remove brownie layer from oven & spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie immediately. Return to oven; continue to bake 45-50 mins. or till center is almost set. Remove from oven to wire rack. With knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool to room temp; remove side of pan. Place remaining 2 tbsp. chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds or till chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Drizzle over top of cheesecake. Cover. Refrigerate seveal hour till cold. Garnish as desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake. Makes 10-12 servings.

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9-inch springform pan.
• 2. For Brownie Layer, stir together melted butter, 1-1/4 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add 2 eggs; stir until blended. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt; blend well. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brownie layer pulls away from sides of pan.
• 3. Meanwhile for Truffle Cheesecake Layer, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed in large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in 4 eggs, heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well blended.
• 4. Set aside 2 tablespoons chocolate chips. Place remaining chips in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at Medium (50%) 1-1/2 minutes or until chips are melted and smooth when stirred. Gradually blend melted chocolate into cheesecake batter.
• 5. Remove Brownie Layer from oven and immediately spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie. Return to oven; continue baking 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven to wire rack. With knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool to room temperature. Remove side of pan.
• 6. Place remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at Medium 30 seconds or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Drizzle over top of cheesecake. Cover; refrigerate several hours until cold. Garnish as desired. Cover and refrigerate leftover cheesecake.