Rich Chocolate Cheesecake 1 Chocolate Wafer Crust 1 (12 oz) package semisweet chocolate chips 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 T cocoa 2 tsp vanilla 1 (16 oz) carton commercial sour cream Whipped cream Press Chocolate Wafer Crust mixture on bottom and ½ inch up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Pre-bake as crust recipe directs. Melt chocolate chips in microwave or over double boiler. Beat cream cheese at high speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add sugar, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate, cocoa, and vanilla; beat until blended. Stir in sour cream, blending well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 300 for 1 hour and 40 minutes (center may be soft but will firm when chilled). Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack; chill at least 8 hours. Garnish each serving with whipped cream. Yield: 10-12 servings. Chocolate Wafer Crust 1 ¼ cups chocolate wafer crumbs 1/3 cup butter, melted Combine crumbs and butter, mixing well. Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes. |
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