Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- FOR THE CRUST:
- 1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 c sugar
- 1/3 c butter, melted
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 2 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 c sugar
- 1/2 c cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 c chocolate chips
- FOR THE TOPPING:
- 1 c sour cream
- 2 Tblsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Garnish:
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Chopped chocolate
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Step 1
For the crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter together. Press onto the bottom and about halfway up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Set aside.
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Step 2
For the cheesecake: Cream the cheese, sugar, cocoa and vanilla together. Add in eggs one at a time and mix well. Pour this over the prepared crust.
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Step 3
Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and prepare topping. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
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Step 4
For the topping: Mix the sour cream, sugar and vanilla together. Spread over the top of the cheesecake and return to oven. Bake for about 10 minutes, until done.
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Step 5
Remove from oven and cool. Serve with whipped cream and garnish with chopped chocolate.
