- 1½ 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
- ¾ 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
- 1½ tsp (7 mL) instant coffee granules
- 1½ tsp (7 mL) hot water
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 8-inch (2 L) springform pan, sprayed with vegetable spray
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 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.