-CAKE-
8 oz Bittersweet or semi-sweet
Chocolate
1 lb Cream cheese
3/4 c  Sugar
4    Eggs
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 1/2 c  Sour cream

–WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING–
1/2 c Heavy Cream
1 tb Sugar
1/4 c Sour cream
1 tb Kahlua
Chocolate curls for garnish

Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler and melt over hot water, or
place in a eable bowl and microwave on medium for 2 to 3 minutes or
until melted. Let cool. In a mixer, place the cheese and sugar and mix
until blended. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until smooth. Blend in
chocolate and sour cream. Pour into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake
in the middle of a preheated 300F oven for 35 minutes or until the outer
edge is set and the inner centre is still glossy. Turn off the oven, leave
the door ajar, and let cool in the oven for 1 hour longer. Chill. When
completely cooled, and ready to serve, remove pan sides.

Prepare whipped cream topping; in a small bowl, whip cream until stiff
peaks form and beat in sugar, sour cream and liquer. Spoon in a ring around
top of cheesecake and sprinkle with chocolate curls. Cheesecake: 31
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