Splendidly rich, chocolate and Kahlua cheesecake in a chocolate wafer crumb crust.

Kahlua Fantasy Chocolate Cheesecake

1 1/3 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup coffee liqueur
2 tablespoons butter
2 large eggs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a bowl combine chocolate wafer crumbs, melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar. Pat into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt semisweet chocolate chips with coffee liqueur and 2 tablespoons butter; stir until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a bowl, combine eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt. Add cream cheese; blend well. Gradually blend in the chocolate mixture. Turn into the prepared crust.
5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until filling is set.
6. Remove from the oven and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for 3 hours.
7. Whip cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Garnish cheesecake.

Makes 12 servings.