Chocolate Yogurt Cheesecake

1. 1

   Prepare YOGURT CHEESE (recipe follows).

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.

3. 3

   Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on the bottom of a 8-inch springform pan.

4. 4

   In medium bowl with whisk, gently mix yogurt cheese, sugar, cocoa and cornstarch until well blended.

5. 5

   Add eggs, vanilla and almond extract; stir until blended.

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   Pour into prepared pan.

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   Bake in oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until edges are set.

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   Remove from oven to cooling rack.

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   Cool 30 minutes at room temperature.

10. 10

    With knife, loosen cake from side of pan.

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    Refrigerate before serving.

12. 12

    Garnish with fruit, if desired.

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    YOGURT CHEESE: Line non-rusting colander or sieve with large piece of double thickness cheesecloth or large coffee filter; place colander over deep bowl.

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    Spoon yogurt into prepared colander; cover with plastic wrap.

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    Refrigerate until liquid no longer drains from yogurt, about 24 hours.

16. 16

    Remove yogurt from cheesecloth; discard liquid.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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