chocolate velvet cheesecake

Holland, PA
Updated on Nov 14, 2014

A five star chocolate cheesecake that is easy to make and delicious.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • FILLING
  • 2 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 package (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate pieces, melted
  • 3 tablespoons almond flavored liqueur or 2 tbsps. milk and 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • TOPPING
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

How To Make chocolate velvet cheesecake

  • Step 1
    Crust: Combine crumbs, pecans, sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9 inch spring form pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Combine cream cheese and brown sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer 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 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Combine sour cream and sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.

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Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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