Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 3 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 1 hours
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 952 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6-8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

Base
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup pecans chopped
3 tablespoons sugar granulated
1/4 cup margarine melted
Body
2 packages cream cheese 8 ounces, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
2 large eggs
1 package chocolate (semi-sweet) 6 ounces
3 tablespoons amaretto liquer
Topping
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar granulated

Directions

BASE: Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 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 degrees F for 35 minutes.

TOPPING: Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F.

Combine sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.

Chill.

Garnish with chocolate leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 287g
Amount per Serving
Calories 952 71% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 75.0g116%
 Saturated Fat 35.0g176%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 203mg68%
Sodium 381mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 59.0g20%
 Dietary Fiber 4.0g15%
 Sugars 49.0g
Protein 13.0g26%
Vitamin A 39%  Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 21%  Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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