Decadent Chocolate Pecan Cream Cheesecake Recipe - Kitchen Scroll

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreo cookies without filling)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup toasted pecan halves
• 1/4 cup chocolate ganache or melted chocolate (optional)