Ingredients for - Chocolate Cheesecake

1. 1 cup crushed chocolate wafer crumbs
2. 3 tablespoons sugar
3. 3 tablespoons butter, melted
4. Filling:
5. 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
6. 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
7. 3/4 cup sugar
8. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
9. 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
10. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11. Strawberries and white chocolate shavings, optional

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate Cheesecake

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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