Kahlua Fudge Cheesecake Crust
1 1/2 cups chocolate crumbs
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
1 pound cream cheese
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups heavy ream
1/3 cup Kahl�a
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Glaze
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon Kahl�a
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Mix chocolate crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into a springform pan. Bake crust
for 4 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
Using a mixer, blend softened cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time,
until well mixed. When smooth, add 3/4 cup heavy cream along with Kahl�a. Mix
well and set aside.
Over low heat, melt 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/2 cup heavy
cream, stirring until smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture over crust. Pour
chocolate mixture into a circle over cream cheese mixture. Swirl chocolate
through mixture with a knife. Bake cake for about 1 hour 20 min or until knife
inserted in middle comes out clean.
Melt Glaze ingredients over very low heat. Stir until smooth as it melts. Spoon
on top of chilled cake, allowing some to run down sides.
NOTE: allow cheesecake to cool, cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate
overnight before cutting.
Makes 16 servings. |