Cheesecake ( candy bar )

1 cheesecake

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupGraham cracker crumbs
cupWalnuts, chopped
2tablespoonsSugar
2tablespoonsButter (or marg.); melted
8ouncesMilk chocolate candy bar
12ouncesCream cheese; softened
¾cupSugar
2tablespoonsCocoa
dashSalt
2Eggs
½cupSour cream
½teaspoonVanilla extract
Walnuts, chopped
½cupSour cream
2tablespoonsSugar
½teaspoonVanilla extract

Directions

SOUR CREAM TOPPING

Combine graham cracker crumbs, ⅔ cup chopped walnuts, 2 tablespoons sugar, and butter, and mix well; firmly press mixture onto bottom and sides of an 8" springform pan.

Break candy bar into several pieces, and place in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Set chocolate aside.

Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Combine ¾ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, and dash of salt; gradually add to cream cheese, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add melted chocolate; beat until blended. Stir in ½ cup sour cream and ½ teaspoon vanilla, blending well.

Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes. Turn off oven, and let cheesecake stand in closed oven 30 minutes. Let cheesecake cool to room temperature; then chill. Remove sides of springform pan; spread with Sour Cream Topping, and sprinkle on walnuts.

Sour Cream Topping:

Combine all ingredients; stir well. Yield: ½ cup.

SOURCE : Southern Living 1986 Annual Recipes.

Typed especially for Wesley Pitts, by Nancy Coleman.