Chocolate Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   grease a 9-in springform pan.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, combine the three crust ingredients; mix.
4. 4
   Press onto the bottom of pan; set aside.
5. 5
   In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips; stir until smooth; set aside.
6. 6
   In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
7. 7
   Add flour, beat well.
8. 8
   Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
9. 9
   Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate just until blended.
10. 10
    Pour over crust.
11. 11
    Bake for 40-45 mins, or until center is set.
12. 12
    Cool on wire rack for 10 mins.
13. 13
    Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
14. 14
    Chill overnight in fridge.
15. 15
    Note: to prevent any drips, place the filled springform pan on a baking sheet in the oven.