Feb 08 2009
Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate Cheesecake
1 1/2 c Graham wafer crumbs
5 tb Butter – melted
2 tb Sugar
2 tb Chocolate – semisweetened, grated
3 Eggs
1 ts Vanilla
1 c Sugar
3 pk Cream cheese – 8-oz.
12 pk Chocolate – semisweet, 1-oz. squares
1 c Sour cream
3/4 c Butter – melted
Whipped cream (optional)
Combine first four ingredients and press into the bottom of a 8-inch springform pan. Beat eggs and sugar with electric beater until a pale mixture. Mix well. Melt chocolate in double boiler. Stir in sour cream, butter and vanilla. Add to cheese mixture and stir. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 2 hours or until centre is firm. Cool on wire rack. Remove from pan. Chill and serve with whipped cream.