Chocolate Truffle Cran-Orange Cheesecake (by www.cookoutloud.com)

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Chocolate Truffle Cran-Orange Cheesecake (by www.cookoutloud.com)

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 328.3

Total Fat: 17.1 g
Cholesterol: 65.5 mg
Sodium: 306.8 mg
Total Carbs: 34.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
Protein: 8.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Chocolate Truffle Cran-Orange Cheesecake (by www.cookoutloud.com) calories by ingredient

Introduction

My uncle Dennis told me that this was the best cheesecake he'd ever had. I wrote the recipe for a family reunion last Dec. It's under 330 calories per serving... and it's decadent!

For full recipe go to:
http://cook-out-loud.blogspot.com/2
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For more great recipes, visit me at: www.cookoutloud.com My uncle Dennis told me that this was the best cheesecake he'd ever had. I wrote the recipe for a family reunion last Dec. It's under 330 calories per serving... and it's decadent!

For full recipe go to:
http://cook-out-loud.blogspot.com/2
010/12/chocolate-truffle-cran-orange.h
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For more great recipes, visit me at: www.cookoutloud.com

Minutes to Prepare: 20

Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

You'll need: 12 shortbread butter cookies, pinch nutmeg, 2 tsp orange zest, 8 oz low fat ricotta cheese, 16 oz light cream cheese (room temperature), 3/4 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp flour, 3 eggs, 1 tsp orange fruit spread, 1/2 cup chocolate truffles (blended), 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (chopped), Chocolate Sauce Topping

Chocolate Sauce Topping:

2 Tbsp kerrygold Irish butter, 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate, 1 tsp orange fruit spread. To make: Combine ingredients in small saucepan on stovetop, low heat. Stir regularly for about 5 -7 minutes until all ingredients are combined and smooth. Drizzle sauce evenly over cheesecake after it's removed from refrigerator, before serving.

Directions

How to Prepare: Blend cookies, nutmeg and 1 tsp of the orange zest in food processor until mixed well (small crumb consistency). Evenly line bottom of 9" spring form pan (lined with parchment paper) with cookie mixture; press down firmly and set aside. In large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar and flour and mix on medium speed for about 3-5 minutes until incorporated well. Add eggs, remaining orange zest, chocolate and cranberries and mix for an additional 2 minutes on low-med speed. Pour mixture in baking pan. Bake in 375 degrees F oven for 40-45 min until edges are set (2.5 inches from edge should be firm). Let cool outside oven for 30 min on wire racks. Place in refrigerator for 4 hours before serving. Remove from refrigerator and pour Chocolate Sauce topping on top.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COOKOUTLOUD.