Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake2

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHOCOLATE VELVET CHEESECAKE2

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Cheese
Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----BASE-----
1 c Vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 c Chopped pecans
3 tb Granulated sugar
1/4 c Margarine, melted
-----BODY-----
2 pk 8-ounce cream cheese, soften
1/2 c Packed brown sugar
2 ea Eggs
1 pk 6-ounce semi-sweet chocolate
3 tb Amaretto
-----TOPPING-----
2 c Sour cream
2 tb Granulated sugar

BASE: Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and
margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
Bake at 325, 10 minutes.
BODY: Combine cream cheese and brown sugar, mixing at
medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a
time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in
chocolate and liqueur; pour over crust. Bake at 325,
35 minutes.
TOPPING: Increase oven temperature to 425. Combine
sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over
cheesecake. Bake at 425, 10 minutes. Loosen cake
from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
Chill. Garnish with chocolate leaves, if desired.



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