milk_chocolate

Milk Chocolate Cheesecake

                 Ingredients :

     * 1 cup oreo cookie crumbs
     * 1 cup butter cookie crumbs
     * 1/2 melted unsalted butter
     * 3 pounds crem cheese, softened
     * 2 cup sugar , in all
     * 6 eggs
     * 1 cup heavy cream
     * 1/2 cup flour
     * 1/2 teaspoon salt
     * 3 teaspoon vanilla
     * 1 cup melted milk chocolate
     * 2 cups fresh raspberries
     * Juice of one lemon
     * 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
     * Whipped cream in a pastry bag with star tip
     * Fresh mint sprigs
     * Chocolate curls
     * Powedered sugar in shaker
     * Cocoa powder in shaker

                   Instructions :
     1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
     2. Combine the crumbs and the better together.
         Mix well and press into a 10-inch springform pan.
     3. In a food processor , with the metal blade, mix the
          cream cheese until smooth
     4. Add the sugar and blend.
     5. Add the eggs one at a time to thoroughly incorporate
         into the cheese mixture.
     6. Add the heavy cream.
     7. Add the flour, salt and vanilla and blend until smooth.
     8. In a steady stream , pour in the melted chocolate.
     9. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15
         minutes or until the cake is set.
     10. Remove from teh oven and with a knife loosen the
           sides from the pan. This will prevent the cake from
           spiltting down the center. Completely cool the cake
           before cutting.

                For the sauce :
     11. In a mixing blow , combine all the ingredients together
           and allow to sit for 2-3 hours
     12. Place a piece of a cake on the plate. Spoon the
           raspberries over the top. Garnish with whipped cream,
           chocolate curls, mint sprigs, powdered sugar, and
           cocoa powder.

                                      Yield : 12 servings