Chocolate Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Crumb Crust - Mix the butter and cookie crumbs.
3. 3
   Press into the bottom of a 9-in springform pan.
4. 4
   Beat sugar and cream cheese until blended.
5. 5
   Add in sour cream and vanilla and beat until blended.
6. 6
   Beat in cocoa and flour until blended.
7. 7
   Add one egg at a time until blended (do not overbeat).
8. 8
   Pour into crust.
9. 9
   Bake 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Reduce oven to 250F - bake another 40 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove to wire rack.
12. 12
    Loosen cake from side of pan with knife.
13. 13
    Cool completely then remove sides of pan.
14. 14
    Prepare chocolate drizzle topping - Combine semi-sweet chips and shortening in a small glass bowl.
15. 15
    Microwave for 30 seconds.
16. 16
    Stir; reheat 15 seconds if needed.
17. 17
    Stir again.
18. 18
    Drizzle over cheesecake.
19. 19
    Refrigerate 4-6 hours.
20. 20
    Store covered and refrigerated.