Indulgent Raisin And Kahlua Cheesecake Recipes

KAHLUA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Cut softened cream cheese into pieces.
• Prepare chocolate crumb crust and press firmly into a nine-inch springform pan.
• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate with Kahlua and butter; stir until smooth.
• Set aside.
• In bowl, combine eggs, sugar and salt; add sour cream and blend well.
• Add cream cheese to egg mixture; beat until smooth.
• Gradually blend in chocolate mixture.
• Turn into prepared crust and bake for 35 minutes or until filling is barely set in centre.
• Turn off heat and let stand in oven for 15 minutes with door open; then take out of oven and let stand at room temperature for one hour.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.

HEAVENLY KAHLUA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients, mix well.
• Firmly press into bottom of 9 nch springform pan.
• Bake at 325 for 5 minutes.
• Beat cream cheese with mixer until light and fluffy.
• Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, mixing well.
• Beat in 1/2 cup cocoa.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each one.
• Stir in next 3 ingredients.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.
• Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla, spread over hot cheesecake, Bake at 425 for 5 minutes.
• Let cool to room temperature on a wire reck.
• Chill 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove side of springform pan.
• Garnish with chocolate curls.