Free Articles and Information! Best Recipes: Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake By: Donna Monday Smooth, creamy, and oh so sophisticated – that’s chocolate velvet cheesecake. Crust 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs ½ cup chopped pecans 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Filling 2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened ½ cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 6-oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces, melted 3 tablespoons almond flavored liqueur (substitute 2 tablespoons milk and ¼ teaspoon almond extract for almond flavored liqueur) Topping 2 cups sour cream 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese 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 (or extract and milk); pour over crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Combine sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill About the Author © Donna Monday Brownies, Cheesecake, Fudge and more . . . http://www.best-brownie-recipes.com/Cheesecake_besteasyrecipe.html