How to make it

  • CRUST
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine crust ingredients in a bowl and stir thoroughly.
  • Place in a well buttered or greased 9x12 baking dish.
  • Flatten out and press with palm of hand or flat bottomed object like a measuring cup or glass.
  • Bake for 10 min then remove to cool completely.
  • FILLING
  • To make the filling, lower oven temp to 300.
  • Put sour cream in mixing bowl and mix by itself to coat beater and bowl (makes for easier removal later).
  • Add cream cheese and sugar. Mix on medium to high speed until smooth with no lumps.
  • Scrape bottom of bowl with spatula to make sure everything is combined.
  • Turn mixer to slow or medium speed add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and vinegar.
  • Mix until combined and scrape bowl again.
  • Add cocoa and food coloring.
  • Mix on slow; scrape bottom of bowl and mix again until everything is combined and uniform.
  • Pour into crust and bake for about 35 minutes.
  • When the outside edges are set, but the middle is still a little loose, turn off oven and let it sit in the oven for another 15-20 min. then remove to cool.
  • After it has cooled enough that you can handle the pan, place in refrigerator for at least six hours.
  • ICING
  • Combine together Icing ingredients and spread over cooled cheese cake.
  • Makes 12-18 servings

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    " It was excellent "
    Imagramma ate it and said...
    I tried this recipe the other day but I substituted 1-1/2 cups oreo crumbs for the chocolate graham crackers it turned out really good. My family and co-workers really liked it. One of my co-workers said it was a foodgasism. I am trying it again tonight using the graham crackers and going to see which way we prefer.
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    " It was excellent "
    debbie919 ate it and said...
    Sigh...such a temptation...Will definitely have to make these eventually...thanks for sharing..(I think! LOL) ^5
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    " It was excellent "
    jett2whit ate it and said...
    Yummy - sounds delish!
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    " It was excellent "
    pleclare ate it and said...
    Oh my! These are decadent!!!
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  • gwencampbell 14 years ago
    Oh Boy! This is going on my 'to make' list.
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    " It was excellent "
    wynnebaer ate it and said...
    Jeepers, I agree with Pat and Judy!!!!
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  • knoxcop 14 years ago
    Lori! Good grief, between you and LeClare, my behind is going to be the size of Mt. LeConte! These sound so delish (pure sin). On my 'try it' list for next month....AFTER my next weigh-in, haha! :-D
    Thanks for a goodie, --Kn0x--
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    " It was excellent "
    pat2me ate it and said...
    Seriously, Sweetie....I did not need to see this!!! High 5!
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