Happy Valentines Day!

Today is a day of love and indulgence but it doesn't have to compromise your health or your wallet. That is why I love Epicure selections so much! Everything they offer is low to no sodium and no msg added and is very cost effective!

Wow yourself and someone special with this easy and amazing recipe from Epicure Selections.
Contact me or visit www.epicureselections.com for great appetizer and dinner recipe ideas as well!

I hope you all have a fantastic day!

Epicure's Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake

Cheesecake and chocolate, together at last - chocolate lovers rejoice! Ideal for entertaining.

Makes 10 servings

Cost Per Serving: 3.46

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 ml) chocolate wafer crumbs
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter, melted
• 2 — 8 oz (250 g) blocks light cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (250 ml) white sugar
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Epicure’s Vanilla Extract
• 5 eggs
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) light sour cream
• 1/4 lb (125 g) Epicure’s Dark Belgian Chocolate, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
2. Mix together chocolate wafer crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of a 9" (23 cm) springform pan. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove. Reduce heat to 325° F (160° C).
3. Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add Vanilla Extract. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and beat to form a smooth batter. Stir in Dark Belgian Chocolate.
4. Pour over baked crust. Bake at 325° F (160° C) for 40-50 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate overnight in pan.
6. To serve, remove the outside ring and place cheesecake on a plate. Top with fresh or defrosted frozen raspberries and a drizzle of Epicure’s Chocolate Truffle Sauce, if desired (find recipe online).
7. For best results when serving, always use a clean, wet knife for each slice of cheesecake.

All foods fit into a healthy lifestyle. It's portion control and frequency that are key.

Per Serving : Calories 470, Fat 28 g (Saturated 15 g, Trans 0.2 g), Cholesterol 175 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 31 g), Protein 13 g.

Tips: Chef Tip: Place a pan of cold water in the bottom of the oven while the cheesecake bakes. This will help promote even baking and prevent the cake from cracking.

Serving Suggestion: Try using Epicure’s Chocolate Truffle Sauce as a garnish. Generously spoon sauce over cheesecake slices.