Ingredients
8 1/2 oz chocolate wafers, fine crush
1/2 cup butter, melted
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
4 each large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream whipped (opt.)
Directions
In large bowl, combine chocolate wafer crumbs and butter. Pat fimly
into 9-inch springform pan, covering bottom and 2 1/2 inches up
sides. Chill. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine over hot (not
boiling) water, chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir until morsels
are melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside. In large bowl, combine
cream cheese and sugar, beating untl creamy. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Add chocolate mixture and vanilla,
mix until blended. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 325 degrees F.
for 60 minutes. Turn oven off. Let stand in oven with door ajar 1
hour. Remove, cool completely. Chill 24 hours. Decorate edge with
whipped cream, if desired.
Servings: 16 servings
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Categories: Cheesecake; Chocolate; Chocolate Cake; Dessert
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