Recipe

Bar Snack Cheesecake Recipe

	Jo_jo_ba / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago Salty pretzels and peanut butter form a delicious and savoury crust for a chili-spiked, sweet ribbon of ganache hiding under a decadent cheesecake. It's like all the planets align! Start at least 24 hours ahead, though. Prep:1400m Cook:75m Servings:16	Jo_jo_ba
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Ingredients

--Crust--

14 oz crushed pretzels

2 tbsp honey

2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted

1/3 cup smooth peanut butter, warmed until runny

--Chili Ganache--

1/2 cup 2% (at least) milk

1/2 tbsp chili powder

4 oz bittersweet chocolate

---Cheesecake---

24 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 tbsp milk

1 tbsp custard powder

Directions

---Crust---

Preheat oven to 325F.

Blend pretzels, butter and honey until well combined.

Press into the bottom of a greased and lined 9" springform pan.

Bake 8 minutes.

Pour the melted peanut butter over the pretzel crust, and cool completely.

---Ganache---

In small saucepan, heat milk and chili powder over medium-high heat, bringing just below a boil.

Remove from heat and pour over chocolate.

Stir, and allow to sit until chocolate has melted completely.

Pour over cooled crust and chill.

---Cheesecake---

Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.

Beat cheese and sugar in large mixing bowl until fluffy.

Mix eggs, milk and custard powder, beat into cheese.

Pour into crust.

Bake 45 minutes, then turn off oven and allow to cool inside for 1 hour.

Remove to a rack and cool to room temperature, then cover and chill overnight before unmoulding.

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Comments

jo_jo_ba 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 367.4
Total Fat: 23.4 g
Cholesterol: 78.9 mg
Sodium: 601.0 mg
Total Carbs: 32.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 8.3 g

justjakesmom 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Very Different, Jo Jo! Not sure if I have the patience to try though. . .

sharyl4 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Sure sounds different and interesting. Can I ask what is "custard powder"?

jo_jo_ba 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Custard powder is basically pudding mix without the sugar. Bird's is a popular brand. If you can't get it use an equal amount of cornstarch.

elgab89 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Hahaha! I love the planets aligned bit. This comment made me a believer, have to try it. Interesting recipe!

ahmed1 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This is really unique Sarah!!