HEAVENLY KAHLUA CHEESECAKE

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups crushed graham crackers
• 1 cup granulated sugar -- divided use
• 3/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa -- divided use
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine -- melted
• 2 packages cream cheese -- (8-ounce) softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup coffee -- brewed
• 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -- divided use
• 1 cup sour cream -- (8-ounces)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 ounces milk chocolate candy bars -- grated

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa and melted butter in a small bowl; mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until firm but not browned; cool

Raise oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, mixing well. Beat in remaining 1/2 cup cocoa. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in coffee liqueur, coffee and half the vanilla. Pour into the cooled crust. Bake for 30 minutes, or until almost set; cool.

Raise temperature in oven to 425°F (220°C).

Combine sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla in a small bowl; mix well. Spread evenly over the hot cheesecake. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack; chill, covered, for 8 hours. Carefully remove from pan and garnish with grated chocolate.