Best Chocolate Praline Cheesecake Recipes

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WHITE CHOCOLATE PECAN PRALINE CHEESECAKE



WHITE CHOCOLATE PECAN PRALINE CHEESECAKE image

Categories     Cake     Cheese     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

crust: 2 1/4 cups graham crumbs and 1/2 to 3/4 cup of butter melted
Filling: 4 8oz packages cream cheese softened 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 4 eggs 3tsp. vanilla extract 2 tbsp. flour 4 squares white chocolate melted 1 cup pecans chopped
Topping:1/2 cup brown sugar 3tbsp.butter 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Pecan Praline:1 cup suger 1/2 cup cold water 1 cup pecans

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.In mixing bowl combine graham crumbs and enough melted butter so crumbs come together.Press into bottom of 10" springform pan until it comes about 1"up the sides place in freezer while making the filling. In large mixing bowl beat together cream cheese and suger until smooth add eggs and beat again,add vanilla and flour mixing well fold in nuts and melted white chocolate.Pour filling into crust and bake for 45 minutes or until center is set.Meanwhile combine topping ingredients in a med. saucepan and bring to a slight boil,stirring constantly until mixture is a glaze consistency.For praline heat sugar and water in saucepan over med.high heat util amber in color,place oecans on greased baking sheet pour sugar over pecans and let it set,break into pieces,then grind in food processor store in airtight container in freezer.When cake is cooked alow to cool 10 min.leave in pan and pour glaze over allow to cool and put in fridge over night.When ready to serve remove sides of pan and scatter 3tbsp.pralines over top,pipe with whipped cream and decorate with pecans.place sugar sticks on cake between other toppings

CHOCOLATE PRALINE CHEESECAKE



Chocolate Praline Cheesecake image

This is originally from the " Brennan's of Houston in Your Kitchen" cookbook.I made it over the weekend for a dinner with friends and it was WONDERFUL! Very dense and chocolately with a gooey caramel and toasted pecan layer- yum!It can be made a day ahead of time and prep time does not include chilling time.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
40 individually wrapped caramels (I used Kraft)
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 cup toasted pecan pieces
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted
sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
strawberry, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter and pat onto the bottom of a 10 inch springform pan; set aside.
  • Place unwrapped caramels and evaporated milk in a small microwaveable bowl and microwave at 50 percent power until melted or melt over simmering water on the stovetop.
  • Periodically stir until the caramels melt and blend with the milk.
  • When mixture begins to look like thick caramel and the milk is incorporated into the melted caramel, remove from heat.
  • Pour caramel on top of the reserved crust and immediately sprinkle with the toasted pecan pieces.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl after each addition.
  • Add chocolate to mixture; blend until incorporated.
  • Pour mixture on top of caramel-pecan filling.
  • Set springform pan on an 18 inch square of heavy-duty aluminum foil;crimp foil sides up to prevent any moisture from seeping into crust.
  • Place pan in a hot water bath- I use the broiler pan from my oven, place the springform pan in it and fill with hot water to the depth of the filling-and bake for 45 minutes, or until cheesecake is set in the center.
  • Cool cheesecake to room temperature, about 2 hours, before refrigerating.
  • Do not remove from springform pan until completely chilled, at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  • Loosen cheesecake from sides of pan with a sharp knife, remove from pan sides, and slice with a sharp knife, dipping blade in warm water and wiping it off between slices.
  • Garnish each slice with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and a strawberry.
  • You can also get really fancy and drizzle some chocolate sauce over the serving plates before setting the piece of cheesecake on the plate!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.8, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 126.9, Sodium 349.5, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 45.6, Protein 9.8

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