Kahlua cheesecake surprise 5

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupZwieback crumbs, fine
cupSugar
cupMelted butter
Filling:
2Envelopes unflavored
Gelatin
½cupKahlua
½cupWater
3Eggs, separated
¼cupSugar
teaspoonSalt
8ouncesCream cheese
1cupWhipping cream shaved or
Curled semi-sweet chocolate

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Blend zwieback crust ingredients together, then press firmly over bottom & halfway up sides of 9" springform pan. Bake at 350F for 8-10 minutes, then cool. In top of double boiler, soften gelatin in Kahlua & water. Beat in egg yolks, sugar & salt. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thickened. Beat cheese until fluffy, gradually beat in Kahlua mixture. Cool. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.

Beat whipping cream until stiff. Fold egg whites & cream into cheese mixture, then pour into pan. Chill 4-5 hours. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving, & decorate with chocolate.

Crust: