Awesome Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake

Directions

BASE:

Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F 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 F degrees 35 minutes.

TOPPING:

Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F.

Combine sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake.

Bake at 425 degree F 10 minutes.

Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.

Chill.

Garnish with chocolate leaves, if desired.