Rich Chocolate Cheesecake

Name: Rich Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 24 wafers); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sliced almonds

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 24 wafers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/3 cup strong brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in coffee and vanilla. Beat in cocoa just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
2

Pour into prepared crust. Place pan on a
3

. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set.
4

Remove from the oven; increase temperature to 425°. Combine the sour cream, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cheesecake; sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
5

Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool for 1 hour longer. Chill overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.