Chocolate Cheesecake

Everyoneís a chocolate lover when it comes to this chocolate cheesecake. It melts in your mouth, and itís very smooth and fudgy. For a fun taste twist, spoon cherry or strawberry topping over each slice right before serving.

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Serves: 12
Calories per serving: 97

Ingredients:
1 cup crushed chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberries and white chocolate shavings, optional

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate just until blended. Pour filling over crust.

Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.

Garnish slices with strawberries and chocolate shavings if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Source: tasteofhome.com


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