Chocolate Julep Cheesecake

 

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Yield: 10 servings Crust 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted Filling 5 ounces semisweet chocolate 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 4 eggs 3 tablespoons bourbon 1 1/2 teaspoons clear creme de menthe Maraschino cherries for garnish Mint leaves for garnish

The Directions

Crust: Combine the crumbs sugar and melted butter. Press firmly and evenly into a 9-inch springform pan. Place in refrigerator while making filling.

Filling: Melt chocolate in heavy saucepan. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream. Blend well. Beat in eggs one at a time beating at low speed. Blend in bourbon and creme de menthe. Pour 1 1/4 cups batter into another bowl. Mix remaining batter with the melted chocolate. Fill crust with the chocolate batter then slowly pour on the plain batter making a swirling pattern as desired. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes. The sides will be puffed and the center will be soft (it will firm when cooled). Chill at least 6 hours before serving.

NOTE: An extra dash of creme de menthe may be added to the plain batter.

Source: E-Cookbooks.net

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