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Try This Sweet and Easy Chocolate Dreams Cheesecake Recipe

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Try This Sweet and Easy Chocolate Dreams Cheesecake Recipe

Very few can deny the temptation of a good chocolate cheesecake and we think we've created the perfect dreamy recipe. The Chocolate Dreams Cheesecake is easy to make and definitely drool-worthy for all sweet tooth's alike. Silky chocolate filling is layered on top of a vanilla wafer pecan crust for a subtle yet powerful flavor combination in this divine cheesecake.

Read on to check out what ingredients you'll need to grab from the store and feel free to brainstorm ways to make it your own. Looking for more fun and creative cheesecake recipes? Check out our list of ultimate cheesecake recipes.

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Chocolate Dreams Cheesecake Ingredients

  • 1 cup Nabisco Vanilla Wafer crumbs
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 16oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 3 Tablespoons almond flavored liqueur
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
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Chocolate Dreams Cheesecake Directions

1. Crush equal to one cup, the Nabisco Vanilla Wafers in a plastic bag with a rolling pin.

2. To create your cheesecake crust, combine the crumbs, pecans, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.

3. Combine cream cheese, whipping cream and brown sugar, mixing at a medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended.

4. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the chocolate and liqueur and pour over the crust.

5. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees.

6. Combine sour cream and 2 tablespoons sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.

7. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan, then chill.

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