Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake 

Ingredients

1 c Vanilla Wafer Crumbs 

1/2 c Chopped Pecans 

3 tb Granulated Sugar 

1/4 c Margarine, Melted 

16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened 

1/2 c Brown Sugar, Packed 

2 ea Large Eggs 

6 oz Semi-sweet Chips, Melted 

3 tb Almond Flavored Liqueur 

2 c Sour Cream 

2 tb Granulated Sugar

Method

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 teaspoon almond extract for almond flavored liqueur.