Ingredients
CAKE
8 oz bittersweet or semi-sweet
1 chocolate
1 lb cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup sour cream
WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp kahlua
1 chocolate curls for garnish
Directions
Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler and melt over hot
water, or place in a microwaveable bowl and microwave on medium for 2
to 3 minutes or until melted. Let cool. In a mixer, place the cheese
and sugar and mix until blended. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until
smooth. Blend in chocolate and sour cream. Pour into a greased 9-inch
springform pan. Bake in the middle of a preheated 300F oven for 35
minutes or until the outer edge is set and the inner centre is still
glossy. Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and let cool in the
oven for 1 hour longer. Chill. When completely cooled, and ready to
serve, remove pan sides.
Prepare whipped cream topping; in a small bowl, whip cream until
stiff peaks form and beat in sugar, sour cream and liquer. Spoon in a
ring around top of cheesecake and sprinkle with chocolate curls.
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Servings: 12 servings
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We hope you enjoy this Chocolate Decadence Cheesecake recipe.
