BUTTERED PECAN CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

Buttered Pecan Chocolate Chip Cheesecake image

Provided by Gina Collier

Categories Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 19

CRUST
1 stick plus 3 tbsp butter melted
1 cake mix, devils food
LAYER 1
1 c pecans, in pieces
1 stick butter
1 c brown sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
LAYER 2
1/2 c chocolate chips
LAYER 3
2 pkg cream cheese, 8 oz. each
1/2 c sugar
1 c sour cream
2 eggs
1 tsp almond extract
FINAL LAYER
Remainder of Layer 1 and sprinkle with chocolate chips

Steps:

1. Crust: melt butter and add to cake mix. Mix well and press into springform pan or any pan of your choosing. I used a springform pan.
2. Layer 1: In a sauce pan melt butter, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and add pecans, boil for 1 minute at a hard boil then remove from heat and add vanilla, mix well and layer 2/3 of mixture on top of crust.
3. Layer 2: Add chocolate chips.
4. Layer 3: Mix cream cheese and sugar with mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sour cream and mix well. Add eggs and extract, mix well. Pour over chocolate chips and spread evenly.
5. Bake at 325 for 1 hour or until top is slightly brown. Remove from oven and allow it to settle before adding the final layer. Then let cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!

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