Ingredients

  • 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 3 tablespoons sugar granulated
  • 1/4 cup margarine melted
  • 2 packages cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 package chocolate (semi-sweet)
  • 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar granulated

Method

  • BASE: Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake at 325, 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, 35 minutes.
  • TOPPING: Increase oven temperature to 425.
  • Combine sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake.
  • Bake at 425, 10 minutes.
  • Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
  • Chill.
  • Garnish with chocolate leaves, if desired.