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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter, combining well.
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Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
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Bake 6 minutes.
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Mix cream cheese in large bowl of electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
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Add sugar and mix until smooth.
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Mix in flour.
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Add eggs, 2 at a time, mixing until batter is smooth.
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Mix in vanilla extract and brandy or Cognac.
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Dissolve coffee granules in the cream and add to batter.
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Pour batter into prepared spring-form pan.
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Place cheesecake in large baking pan with at least 2-inch high sides.
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Pour water into large pan to reach 1 inch up sides of springform pan.
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Bake about 1 hour until top looks firm when given gentle shake.
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Meanwhile, prepare Topping.
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Stir sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract in small bowl to blend.
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Gently spread mixture evenly over top of baked cheesecake.
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Bake 10 minutes longer.
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Remove from water bath and cool thoroughly, away from drafts, about 2 hours, uncovered, so soft topping remains smooth.
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Cover with plastic wrap and chill thoroughly, at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Store in refrigerator up to 7 days.
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Serve at room temperature.