Kahlua White Russian Cheesecake

Directions

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   For Cheesecake:
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   Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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   Beat in sugar, salt and vanilla.
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   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each.
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   Stir in Kahlua and vodka.
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   Pour onto crust.
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   Set on baking sheet.
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   Bake at 350°F., for 35-45 minutes, depending on whether you have an electric stove or a gas stove.
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   My electric stove baked the cheesecake in 35 minutes.
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    Cool 5 minutes. Stir the sour cream, and then spread over cake top.
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    Sprinkle coconut on top of sour cream
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    Then pour cherry sauce onto top of cheesecake.
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    For Caramel Nut Crust:
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    In skillet, over low heat, stir 3 tablespoons butter with 3 tablespoons sugar.
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    Add 1 tablespoon Kahlua, then heat and stir for 2 minutes.
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    Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to 1/2 cup graham cracker crumb mix.
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    While mixture is warm, press in even layer in bottom of 9-inch spring form pan.
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    For Kahlua Cherry Sauce:
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    Drain 1(19 ounce) can pitted DARK SWEET CHERRIES in syrup, reserving syrup.
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    Mix cherries, 1 tablespoon Kahlua and 1 tablespoon Stoli vodka, (you can use any brand of Vodka.).
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    In pan, mix 2 tablespoons each sugar and cornstarch with dash salt which is about 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
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    Stir in cherry syrup and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
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    Cook, and stir until boiling, thick and clear.
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    Add cherry mixture to top of cheesecake.
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    Cool and enjoy.