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*Use Graham Cracker Crumb Crust found under Crust Variations.
*Use Basic Recipe
With just a few adjustments to our basic recipe, you’ll have this even
richer chocolate and hazelnut flavored cake studded with chocolate chunks.
Try it with a hazelnut/chocolate grahma craker-crumb crust and you’ll be
craving seconds.
In heatproof bowl set over hot, not simmering, wter, combine heavy cream
from basic recipe with 3 oz chopped semisweet chocolate. Heat, stirring
frequently, until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat; cool
slightly. Stir into cream cheese, sugar and flour mixture until smooth.
Proceed with recipe as directed, stirring 1/2 cup finely ground, lightly
toasted hazelnuts and 3 oz coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate into batter
at end. Pur into prepared pan. Bake as directed. Drizzle chilled
cheesecake with store-bought chocolate sauce and garnish with hazelnuts, if
desired.
Yields
16 Servings