Chocolate-Amaretto Cheesecake (Make Ahead)

Ingredients

Directions

You can substitute an 8-inch pan for this cheesecake recipe, if desired.

The larger cheesecake will require only 45 to 50 minutes baking time.

Sprinkle chocolate wafer crumbs in bottom of a 7-inch springform pan.

Set aside.

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add cream cheese and next 7 ingredients, processing until smooth.

Add egg and process just until blended.

Fold in chocolate morsels.

Slowly pour mixture over crumbs in pan.

Bake at 300 degrees F for 65 to 70 minutes or until cheesecake is set.

Let cool in pan on wire rack.

Cover and chill at least 8 hours.

Remove sides of pan, and transfer cheesecake to serving platter.

Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.

Chocolate mint cheesecake: Substitute 1/4 cup creme de menth for amaretto.