Chocolate Glazed Triple-Layer Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 180 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From Southern Living. One of their all-time favorite recipes. Ingredients:
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies, crushed (about 2 cups) |
3/4 cup sugar, divided |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted, plus |
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted |
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and divided |
3 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided |
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted and slightly cooled |
1 1/3 cups sour cream, divided |
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
5 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine |
3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter; stir to blend well.
2. Press mixture onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
3. In another bowl, combine 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar; using an electric mixture, beat at medium speed until fluffy.
4. Add 1 egg and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; beat well.
5. Stir in melted chocolate and 1/3 cup sour cream.
6. Spoon mixture over chocolate crust.
7. In another bowl, combine remaining 8 ounce package cream cheese, brown sugar and flour; beat until fluffy.
8. Add in 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat well.
9. Stir in pecans; spoon mixture over chocolate layer.
10. In another bowl, combine 5 ounces cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup sugar; beat until fluffy.
11. Add in remaining egg; beat well.
12. Stir in remaining 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract.
13. Spoon over pecan layer.
14. Bake in a 325° oven for 1 hour.
15. Turn oven off and leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes.
16. Open oven door and leave cheesecake in oven for another 30 minutes.
17. Cool; then cover and chill at least 8 hours.
18. Remove from pan; spread warm glaze on top.
19. To make Chocolate Glaze: Add chocolate and butter to the top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.
20. Lower heat; cook until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring occasionally.
21. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients until smooth.
22. Spread warm glaze over cheesecake.
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