Chocolate Lace Cheesecake

A very simple, yet classy looking dessert to serve company - chocolatey cheesecake topped with a sweet sour cream topping drizzled with melted chocolate. I usually serve mine with some fresh raspberries as well as raspberry coulis and a sprig of mint. Cook time does not include several hours' or overnight chilling.

Steps

Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Butter 9-inch springform pan.

In large bowl , blend crust ingredients- wafer crumbs , almonds and melted and 1 / 4 cup melted butter.

Press into bottom and up sides of pan.

Refrigerate.

In large bowl , beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

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

Add melted chocolate chips and beat well.

Add whipping cream , 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.

Beat until smooth.

Pour into prepared crust.

Bake at 325 degrees for 55 to 65 minutes or until edges are set.

Centre of cheesecake will be soft.

Cool in pan 5 minutes , then carefully remove sides of pan and cool completely.

In small bowl , combine sour cream , 1 1 / 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 teaspoon sugar.

Stir until smooth.

Spread over cooled cheesecake.

Melt unsweetened chocolate and drizzle over top in lace pattern.

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.

Garnish with fresh mint and raspberries or raspber.

Ingredients

chocolate wafer crumbs, almonds, butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, semi-sweet chocolate chips, whipping cream, vanilla, sour cream, unsweetened chocolate, mint