chocolate velvet cheesecake
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
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Step 1Crust: Combine crumbs, pecans, sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9 inch spring form pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
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Step 2Combine 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.
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Step 3Increase 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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