Chocolate Orange Supreme Cheesecake

by Janet M

Servings: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

Crust:
1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 tssp. ground cinnamon
3 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Filling:
32 oz. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
Orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs, cinnamon, and butter. Press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 350°F. Beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in sour cream and vanilla. Separate batter into 2 equal parts. Blend chocolate into one part. Blend liqueur and peel into remaining part. Pour chocolate batter over crust. Bake 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Spoon remaining batter over chocolate layer. Continue baking another 30 minutes. Turn off oven and remove cheesecake when oven has cooled. Loosen cake from rim of pan.

CHEF COMMENTS

I think cheesecake in general is best when chilled over night, but it isnot necessary. I garnish this with dollops of fresh whipped cream and twisted slices of orange.

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