Kahlua Cheesecake

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   To make the crust, stir together all ingredients and press into the bottom, and one inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

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   Wrap the bottom of the pan in aluminum foil to prevent leakage.

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   Bake for 5 minutes.

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   Remove and cool crust.

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   To make the filling, beat the cream cheese and sugar in the food processor or mixer.

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   Add the sour cream and mix well.

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   Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.

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   Add the Kahlua and vanilla.

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    Pour filling into crust and bake 30 to 35 minutes.

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    Remove cheesecake to a rack and run a knife around the edge to loosen and prevent cracking.

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    Let stand for 5 minutes.

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    For topping, stir the sour cream, sugar and Kahlua until smooth.

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    Smooth gently over cheese and return to oven for 5 minutes.

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    Let cheesecake cool completely on a rack and then refrigerate up to 24 hours.

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    Cheesecake is always more flavorful if allowed to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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