CHOCOLATE GLAZED CHEESECAKE

Chocolate Glazed Cheesecake image

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

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.