0.3 cup crème de cassis liqueur white (see Cook's Note )
2 large eggs at room temperature
3 drops natural food coloring green
1 pinch salt fine
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
1.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream sour divided
1.3 cups sugar divided
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter unsalted melted
Equipment
food processor
bowl
frying pan
sauce pan
oven
baking pan
aluminum foil
microwave
Directions
For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick spray and line with foil.
Pulse the cookies in a food processor with the butter, sugar, and salt to make a fine crust. Evenly press the crust into the prepared pan taking care to cover the bottom completely.
Bake until the crust sets, about 15 minutes.
Put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl; heat at 75 percent power until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir, and continue to microwave until completely melted, up to 2 minutes more. (Alternatively, put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl over, but not touching, the water, and stir occasionally until melted and smooth.)
Blend the cream cheese, 2/3 cup of the sugar, and 1/2 cup of the sour cream together in the food processor until smooth. Scrape down the sides, as needed.
Add the eggs and melted chocolate then pulse until just incorporated and smooth.
Pour the filling evenly over the crust and bake until the filling puffs slightly around the edges and just set in the center, about 20 minutes.
Mix the remaining cup of sour cream and 2/3 cup sugar with the creme de menthe and food coloring, if using. Carefully, spoon the mixture over the top of the chocolate and gently spread into an even layer.
Bake until topping becomes glossy but is still a bit loose, about 15 minutes more. (The topping will set when cooled.) Cool on a rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Lift cheesecake out of the pan, cut into 2-inch squares, and top with chocolate curls.
