Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) water
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) margarine or butter
  • 1 2/3 cups (400 mL) 5% ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) light cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) light sour cream or 2% yogurt
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) instant coffee granules
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) hot water
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 8-inch (2 L) springform pan, sprayed with vegetable spray

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • Combine chocolate crumbs, sugar, water and margarine; mix thoroughly.
  • Press into bottom and up sides of springform pan.
  • In a large bowl or food processor, beat together ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar, egg, sour cream, flour and vanilla until well blended.
  • Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; add to batter and mix until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into springform pan and smooth top.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate on top.
  • Draw knife or spatula through the chocolate and batter several times to create marbling.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes; center will be slightly loose.
  • Let cool and refrigerate several hours before serving.