Chocolate Cheesecake

Indulge in a rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake that combines smooth cottage cheese with dark chocolate for a decadent dessert. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat after dinner.

• 1 packet Romany Cream biscuits, crushed
• 50 g margarine, melted
• 500 g smooth cottage cheese
• 5 ml vanilla essence
• 65 ml sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 15 ml gelatine
• 50 ml cold water
• 100 g dark chocolate, grated
• 250 ml cream, whipped

Method

1. 1

   Mix biscuits and margarine together and press into a greased 200mm loose-bottomed tin. Place in refrigerator to set.

2. 2

   Beat cheese, vanilla and sugar together. Add egg-yolks and beat well.

3. 3

   Dissolve gelatine in water over heat and stir into the cheese mixture.

4. 4

   Add two-thirds of chocolate. Whisk egg-whites until stiff and fold into mixture.

5. 5

   Finally fold in cream. Spoon mixture into tin.

6. 6

   Melt remaining chocolate, and drizzle over top of cheesecake. Swirl lightly with a knife.

7. 7

   Refrigerate until set.