Ingredients
75g (3oz) butter, melted, plus extra
175g (6oz) digestive biscuits
225g (8oz) caster sugar
200g (7oz) plain chocolate, chopped
3tbsp cocoa powder, plus extra to dust
400ml (14fl oz) double cream
400g (14oz) full-fat cream cheese
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Preparation Method - Preparation Time 20 minutes
1. Lightly grease a suitable tin
2. Crush the biscuits with a rolling pin. Add the melted butter and 1tbsp of sugar or bowl and mix until the mixture sticks together. Press into the base of the prepared tin and chill.
3. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. When melted and smooth, set aside until chocolate is cool, but still liquid.
4.Put the cocoa powder into a small bowl and stir in 3tbsp hot water to make a smooth mixture. Set aside to cool.
5. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth, then fold into the chocolate mixture until well combined. Spoon the cheesecake mixture on top of the chilled biscuit base, level and chill until set - at least 3hr.
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