Special Pleasure Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Special Pleasure Chocolate Cheesecake 

Recipe photo by Taste of Home

"When I have time, I enjoy making cheesecakes," says Benjamin Clark of Warsaw, New York. "In fact, I’ve come up with a couple of my own recipes, and one of them won second prize at a local bake-off contest. I like this fail-proof dessert because it’s so easy to prepare and has just the right mix of ingredients to make it a “special pleasure” for any palate! "Originally published as Special Pleasure Chocolate Cheesecake in Simple & Delicious March/April 2007, p33 1 package (18 ounces) ready-to-bake refrigerated triple-chocolate cookie dough

• 1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate toffee bits

• 1 package (9-1/2 ounces) Dove dark chocolate candies

• 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

• 3/4 cup (6 ounces) vanilla yogurt

• 4 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Whipped cream

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• Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press nine portions of dough into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish (save remaining dough for another use). Set aside 2 tablespoons toffee bits for garnish; sprinkle remaining toffee bits over dough.
• In a microwave, melt chocolate candies; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and yogurt until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate. Pour over crust.
• Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with whipped cream and reserved toffee bits. Yield:24 servings.