Chocolate-Glazed Cheesecake

Ingredients

Directions

Combine cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter in a bowl; blend well.

Press on bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

Set aside.

Combine 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar; beat until fluffy.

Add 1 egg and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; blend well.

Stir in melted chocolate and 1/3 cup sour cream.

Spoon over chocolate crust.

Combine remaining (8-ounce) package cream cheese, brown sugar, and flour; beat until fluffy.

Add 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; blend well.

Stir in pecans. Spoon gently over chocolate layer.

Combine 5 ounces cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Add remaining egg, and blend well.

Stir in remaining 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and almond extract.

Spoon gently over pecan layer.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour; turn oven off, and leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes; partially open door of oven, and leave cheesecake in oven an additional 30 minutes.

Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack.

Chill at least 8 hours.

Remove from pan. Spread warm chocolate glaze over cheesecake.

Garnish with chocolate leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.