Mocha Chocolate Cheesecake

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From southern living.

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Steps

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In a bowl , combine the chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter.

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Stir well to combine.

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Press mixture into bottom and 1-inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

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Sprinkle with slivered almonds.

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Chill.

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Add semisweet chocolate to the top of a double boiler.

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Bring water to a boil.

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Lower heat.

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Cook until chocolate melts , stirring occasionally.

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In a large mixing bowl , beat cream cheese , using an electric mixer , until light and fluffy.

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Gradually add in 1 cup sugar.

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Beating well.

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Add in eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition.

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Add in melted chocolate , beating until smooth.

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Crush coffee granules with a mortal / pestle or the back of a spoon.

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Combine coffee , kahlua , and vanilla.

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Add to chocolate mixture , beating well.

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Fold in sour cream.

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Pour cheesecake filling into crumb crust.

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Place on baking sheet.

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Bake in a 350 oven for 1 hour.

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Turn oven off and let cheesecake stand in oven for 30 minutes with the door partially open.

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Remove from oven.

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Cool o.

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Ingredients

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chocolate wafer crumbs, butter, unsalted butter, slivered almonds, semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, instant coffee granules, kahlua, vanilla extract, sour cream, whipping cream, powdered sugar, chocolate curls