CHOCOLATE GLAZED TRIPLE LAYER CHEESECAKE

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I first made this cheesecake for my brother-in-law Jim for his birthday which is near Thanksgiving. Now whenever he comes from NY for Thanksgiving I make this to go with his birthday dinner. He is a diabetic and my sister is a dietitian and makes sure he eats right. They only come every couple of years to Alabama, so he gets...

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 1/2 oz package chocolate wafer cookies, crushed, about 2 cups--i use famous chocolate cookies by nabisco
3/4 c sugar, divided
1/4 c plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted
2-8 oz cream cheese, softened and divided
3 large eggs
3/4 tsp vanilla extract, divided
2 oz baking chocolate, semi-sweet, melted
1 1/2 c sour cream, divided
1/3 c dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbsp flour
1/4 c pecans, chopped
5 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp almond extract
GLAZE
6 oz baking chocolate, semi-sweet
1/4 c butter
3/4 c powdered sugar, sifted
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter; blend well. Press into bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 9 inch spring form pan. Set aside.
  • 2. FIRST LAYER: Combine 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; beat well. Stir in melted chocolate and 1/3 cup sour cream. Spoon over crust.
  • 3. SECOND LAYER: Combine remaining 8 ounce cream cheese, brown sugar and flour; beat until fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; beat well. Stir in pecans. Spoon over chocolate layer.
  • 4. THIRD LAYER: Combine 5 ounces cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup sugar; beat until fluffy. Add remaining egg and beat well. Stir in remaining 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Spoon gently over over pecan layer.
  • 5. Bake at 325-degrees for 1 hour. Turn off heat and leave cheesecake in oven for 30 minutes; open oven door and leave cheesecake and additional 30 minutes. Cool, cover and chill at least 8 hours. Remove from pan. Spread with warm Chocolate Glaze.
  • 6. GLAZE: Melt chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water. Remove double boiler from water and stir in remaining ingredients. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake.

Ovi Vai Gaming1
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Overall, I really enjoyed this cheesecake. It was easy to make and it turned out delicious.


Nashton Oliver
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


VELVET GREENE
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I've tried many cheesecake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and delicious.


YouTube Hasib
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Md jahirul Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The chocolate glaze really made it.


Tianna Cooper
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Terzaria Matthews
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I love that this recipe uses a combination of cream cheese and sour cream. It makes the cheesecake extra creamy and delicious.


Maarij Shoaib
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


gazi alim
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The chocolate glaze on this cheesecake is to die for! It's so rich and decadent.


Olaitan Olagunju
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.


HM.Ebrahim khalil
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


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