CHOCOLATE GLAZED CHEESECAKE

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This rich, triple-layer cheesecake is guaranteed to appeal to all dessert lovers. I've been making it for years and still receive requests for it! -Caryn Wiggins, Columbus, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) plus 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided
3 large eggs, divided use
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1-1/3 cups sour cream, divided
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Place an ungreased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil around pan. Combine cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of prepared pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat one 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Add one egg and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; blend well. Stir in chocolate and 1/3 cup sour cream. Spoon over crust. , In another bowl, beat second 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, brown sugar and flour until fluffy. Add one egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; blend well. Stir in pecans. Spoon carefully over chocolate layer. , In another bowl, beat remaining cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Blend in remaining egg. Stir in remaining sour cream and vanilla. Add almond extract. Spoon carefully over pecan layer., Bake at 325° for 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for 30 minutes; open door partway and leave in oven another 30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool completely. Refrigerate at least 8 hours., For glaze, melt chocolate and butter. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla until smooth. Remove cheesecake from pan and spread warm glaze over top. Garnish with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Johannah Lenkokile
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I would definitely make this cheesecake again.


Kr4k3n
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This cheesecake was delicious! The chocolate glaze was the perfect complement to the creamy cheesecake filling.


Besong Tambe
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


ROYAL HAFEEZ
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to end our meal.


Ashli Cubitt
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Annie Heard
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The chocolate glaze was the perfect touch.


Slim Big
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This cheesecake was delicious! I loved the combination of chocolate and cheesecake.


Maxamad Cismaan
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I made this cheesecake for my friends and they all raved about it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Riley Hatton
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Victoria Morris
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I've tried many cheesecake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's creamy, rich, and has the perfect amount of chocolate.


Jfjf Dfh
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This cheesecake was amazing! I made it for a special occasion and everyone loved it.


Aedhesh Kumar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


yamin sarkar87
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheesecake was creamy and decadent, and the chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Syed Ali Haider
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The cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Arielle Songa
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my family loved it.


KHAMIDA YUSUPOVA
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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.


Baloch MK
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This cheesecake was delicious! The chocolate glaze was the perfect complement to the creamy cheesecake filling.


Rossbel
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I've made this cheesecake a few times now and it always turns out amazing. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Biira Kalungi
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! It was rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of chocolate and cheesecake flavors. The glaze added a touch of elegance and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.