Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake
“I love cheesecake and my husband loves chocolate, so this is a favourite dessert of ours. The rhubarb adds a tartness that complements the sweet flavours so well.” —Carol Witczak, Tinley Park, Illinois
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 14servings | 40minutes | 1hour + chilling |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 14servings | 40minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 1hour + chilling |
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
- 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar divided
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 3 packages cream cheese softened, 8 ounces each
- 2 cups sour cream
- 8 oz white baking chocolate melted
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb, 1/3 cup sugar and orange juice to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened and rhubarb is tender. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, white chocolate, cornstarch, vanilla and salt until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined.
- Pour half of the filling into crust. Top with half of the rhubarb sauce; cut through batter with a knife to gently swirl rhubarb. Layer with remaining filling and rhubarb sauce; cut through top layers with a knife to gently swirl rhubarb.
- Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until centre is almost set.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and chill overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.
Recipe Notes
Editor's Note
If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 264 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fibre), 5g protein.
