Chocolate Glazed Triple Layer Cheesecake

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From southern living. One of their all-time favorite recipes.

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Steps

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In a bowl , combine cookie crumbs , 1 / 4 cup sugar , and butter.

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Stir to blend well.

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Press mixture onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

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Set aside.

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In another bowl , combine 1 package cream cheese and 1 / 4 cup sugar.

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Using an electric mixture , beat at medium speed until fluffy.

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Add 1 egg and 1 / 4 teaspoon vanilla.

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Beat well.

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Stir in melted chocolate and 1 / 3 cup sour cream.

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Spoon mixture over chocolate crust.

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In another bowl , combine remaining 8 ounce package cream cheese , brown sugar and flour.

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Beat until fluffy.

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Add in 1 egg and 1 / 2 teaspoon vanilla.

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Beat well.

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Stir in pecans.

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Spoon mixture over chocolate layer.

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In another bowl , combine 5 ounces cream cheese and remaining 1 / 4 cup sugar.

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Beat until fluffy.

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Add in remaining egg.

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Beat well.

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Stir in remaining 1 cup sour cream , 1 / 4 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract.

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Spoon over pecan layer.

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Bake in a 325 oven for 1 hour.

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Turn oven off and leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes'.

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Ingredients

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chocolate wafer cookies, sugar, butter, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, sour cream, dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, pecans, almond extract, powdered sugar, water