Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake

1 c Vanilla Wafer Crumbs 1/2 c Chopped Pecans 3 tablespoons of Granulated Sugar 1/4 c Margarine, Melted 16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened 1/2 c Brown Sugar, Packed 2 ea Large Eggs 6 oz Semi-sweet Chips, Melted 3 tablespoons of Almond Flavoured Liqueur 2 c Sour Cream 2 tablespoons of Granulated Sugar

Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese and brown sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer 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 degrees F., 35 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Combine sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake at 425 degrees F. 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. VARIATION: Substitute 2 Tablespoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract for almond flavoured liqueur.

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