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My Kind of Cheesecake

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Degree of Difficulty : Easy
Servings: 8 people
Author : Kathy from Inspired Cuisine

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • vegetable spray for cookie crust base
  • 14 ounces container cottage cheese
  • 8 ounces package light cream cheese
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 10 ounces frozen strawberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tbpn water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
  • Pre heat oven to 375°F
  • Add 3/4 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs crackers to a food processor and process until completely smooth.
  • Spray a 9" spring form pan with vegetable spray and press the cookie crumbs in the bottom of the pan.
  • Add 14 ounces container cottage cheese, 8 ounces package light cream cheese, 3 whole eggs, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract to a blender, and blend until completely combined and smooth. You can also combine ingredients in a bowl and use an immersion blender.
  • Pour cream cheese batter in the cookie lined spring form pan.
  • Transfer pan to a pre heated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is set.
  • Remove from oven, allow to come to room temperature and transfer to your refrigerator and cool overnight.

Topping

  • Combine 10 ounces frozen strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp corn starch, 1 tbpn water, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine and cook until the sugar has melted, and the strawberries have cooked. About 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside until ready to serve,