Chocolate Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
2. 2
   Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
3. 3
   In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
6. 6
   Add flour and beat well.
7. 7
   Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate just until blended.
9. 9
   Pour over crust.
10. 10
    Place cheesecake/pan in a large rectangular baking pan filled with 2 inches hot water; place in a 350 degree oven and bake 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set.
11. 11
    Remove cheesecake from oven and water-filled pan and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
13. 13
    Chill overnight.
14. 14
    Remove sides of pan.
15. 15
    Garnish slices with strawberries and chocolate shavings.
16. 16
    Refrigerate leftovers.