* Exported from MasterCook *

TOASTED PECAN SWIRL CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :4:30
Categories : 5-10G Low Carb

Dessert Cheesecake Baked


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 oz pecan halves -- chopped
12 tbsp Splenda -- divided
2 tbsp butter -- softened
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water -- divided
2 pkg cream cheese -- (8 oz each)
softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 oz unsweetened chocolate -- melted and cooled
Fresh berries and pecans [optional]

Preheat oven to 400°F-200°C .
Butter 9" 230mm springform pan. In medium bowl combine pecans,4 tbsp Splenda and butter. With hands, press pecan mixture into bottom and 1" 25mm up sides of pan.
Bake until golden - 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water; let stand 1minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. With mixture on high speed beat cream cheese and remaining Splenda until smooth. Reduce speed to low; gradually beat in gelatin mixture and remaining cold water until smooth.
Reserve 1 cup cream cheese mixture. Pour remaining cream cheese mixture into crust. Place reserved cream cheese mixture back in mixing bowl. With mixer on low, gradually beat chocolate into cheese mixture. Dollop chocolate mixture on top of cheesecake; swirl with knife. Chill 3 hours. Garnish with berries and
pecans, if desired.


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 382 Calories; 35g Fat (76.2% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 71mg Cholesterol; 230mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 6 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.


NOTES :> The AUSSIE Low Carb Gourmet Tony Blakemore November. 2001
e-mail Tony@carb-lite.au.com
web site www.carb-lite.au.com
Over 5,000 Low Carb, LC Diabetic, LC Kosher Recipes


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