Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 1 cup crushed chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • FILLING
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Method

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • grease a 9-in springform pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the three crust ingredients; mix.
  • Press onto the bottom of pan; set aside.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips; stir until smooth; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add flour, beat well.
  • Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
  • Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate just until blended.
  • Pour over crust.
  • Bake for 40-45 mins, or until center is set.
  • Cool on wire rack for 10 mins.
  • Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
  • Chill overnight in fridge.
  • Note: to prevent any drips, place the filled springform pan on a baking sheet in the oven.