1 1/2 c Chocolate cake crumbs
6 oz Chocolate — unsweetened
12 oz Cream cheese — softened
1 Egg
2 c Sugar
1 c Sour cream
1 1/2 ts Vanilla
6 tb Orange liquer
Envenly distribute crumbs over bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Press
crumbs down lightly. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat
together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Set
aside. In a small, heavy saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat. Stir
constantly. Pour melted chocolate all at once into cheese mixture and beat
until combined. Add egg and beat until very smooth, about 5 minutes. Add
sour cream and liqueur and mix until combined. Pour batter over prepared
crust. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 25-30 minutes or until just set.
Refrigerate overnight before serving.
*****Any kind of chocolate cake crumbs, without frosting can be used. Any
commercially prepared cake isfine.
Yields
14 Servings