Chocolate Cream Pie Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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15 whole graham crackers.
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1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust).
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crust).
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16 oz cream cheese, room temperature.
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2/3 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake).
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1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
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2 large eggs.
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1 large egg yolk (for cheesecake).
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1/4 cup sour cream.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (for chocolate layer).
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1/4 cup cocoa powder.
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1/4 cup cornstarch.
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2 cups whole milk.
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4 large egg yolks (for chocolate layer).
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4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped.
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for chocolate layer).
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1 1/2 cups cold heavy whipping cream.
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2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar.
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1 oz semi-sweet chocolate (for garnish).
# Instructions:
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Process graham crackers until fine. Mix with sugar and butter. Press into springform pan and bake at 325°F for 10 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, flour, eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Pour over crust and bake in water bath at 325°F for 30-35 minutes until just set.
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Cook sugar, salt, cocoa, cornstarch, milk and egg yolks until thickened. Strain, add chocolate and butter. Spread over cooled cheesecake.
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Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over chocolate layer and garnish with grated chocolate.
# Notes:
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Needs to chill overnight before serving.
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Can use Oreo crust instead of graham crackers.
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Warm chocolate slightly for better chocolate curls.