1 c Vanilla Wafer Crumbs 2 ea Large Eggs
1/2 c Chopped Pecans 6 oz Semi-sweet Chips, Melted
3 T Granulated Sugar 3 T Almond Flavored Liqueur
1/4 c Margarine, Melted 2 c Sour Cream
16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened 2 T Granulated Sugar
1/2 c Brown Sugar, Packed
Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto
bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes. Combine cream sheese 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 F., 35
minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Combine sour
cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake
at 425 degrees F. 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool
before removing rim of pan. Chill. VARIATION: Substitute 2
Tablespoons milk and 1/4 teasponn almond extract for almond flavored
liqueur.
Yields
10 servings