Snow Drift Cheesecake

1. 1

   Combine crushed cookies and margarine.

2. 2

   Press on the bottom of a round 9-inch glass or plastic pan.

3. 3

   Rotating pan midway through cooking; microwave on high 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Put cream cheese and chocolate into a large glass mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Stirring midway through cooking time, microwave on 50% 4 minutes, or until cheese is softened and chocolate is melted.

6. 6

   Add eggs and beat with an electric mixer or whisk.

7. 7

   Add 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of liqueur; mix well.

8. 8

   Pour over prepared crust.

9. 9

   Rotating a quarter turn after every 3 minutes, microwave on 70% 10 to 12 minutes, or until center jiggles only slightly.

10. 10

    Combine sour cream with remaining sugar and liqueur and spread over top of cheesecake.

11. 11

    Microwave on 70% 1 minute.

12. 12

    Let cool and refrigerate.

13. 13

    Garnish top with (very cold to shave) dark chocolate shavings.

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