This cheesecake is one of the most decorative I have ever made. It is so pretty with lavender flowerettes on top. If you serve this to guests, they will sure be impressed.-Peggy Armstrong, Buhl, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture. Combine flour and salt; stir into chocolate mixture. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in sour cream, vanilla and lavender just until blended. Pour over brownie crust., Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until center is just set. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., Chill for 3-4 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. Combine sour cream and sugar; spread evenly over top of cheesecake. Garnish with lavender if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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