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.

Sajjad Sadeed
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was still delicious.


Mary Best
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Patrick
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I love the combination of chocolate and cheesecake. This recipe is a winner!


Kofi Nectah
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This cheesecake is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth every penny. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Joy Malakar
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a special dessert.


JM Negron
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.


Jhenelle
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Dreven Clay
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Kufre Elijah
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was still delicious.


David Quacoo
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


ROSE PETER
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I love the combination of chocolate and cheesecake. This recipe is a winner!


charles ndungu
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.


LG BLACK 10K
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Asgharali Asgharali
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This cheesecake is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth every penny. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Sindi Molefe
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I'm not a huge cheesecake fan, but this one changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the chocolate glaze is to die for.


Faisal Mahmood
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out beautifully. It was a little time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it.


Tariq Bhatti
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate glaze is perfect.


anis ur
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


seif gaming
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This cheesecake is absolutely divine! The chocolate glaze is rich and decadent, and the cheesecake filling is smooth and creamy. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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