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                       CHOCOLATE VELVET CHEESECAKE2

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes                            Cheese
                Cheesecakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----BASE-----
   1       c            Vanilla wafer crumbs
     1/2   c            Chopped pecans
   3       tb           Granulated sugar
     1/4   c            Margarine, melted
                        -----BODY-----
   2       pk           8-ounce cream cheese, soften
     1/2   c            Packed brown sugar
   2       ea           Eggs
   1       pk           6-ounce semi-sweet chocolate
   3       tb           Amaretto
                        -----TOPPING-----
   2       c            Sour cream
   2       tb           Granulated sugar

   BASE: Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and
  margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  Bake at 325, 10 minutes.
   BODY: Combine cream cheese and brown sugar, mixing at
  medium speed 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,
  35 minutes.
   TOPPING: Increase oven temperature to 425.  Combine
  sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over
  cheesecake.  Bake at 425, 10 minutes.  Loosen cake
  from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
  Chill.  Garnish with chocolate leaves, if desired.
 


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