Chocolate Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   to prepare crust, in a medium bowl, mix together chocolate crumbs and melted butter until well blended.
2. 2
   Press into 9 inch springform pan.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 300.
4. 4
   To prepare filling, in a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and eggs at medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
5. 5
   Spoon HALF of mixture into crust.
6. 6
   Stir chocolate into remaining half of cream cheese mixture unil well blended.
7. 7
   Drizzle over batter in crust to make swirls.
8. 8
   Bake cheesecake for 50 minutes.
9. 9
   Transfer pan to wire rack.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Transfer cheesecake to a serving plate, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 2 hours.
12. 12
    Uncover cheesecake; carefully remove the side of pan.
13. 13
    To prepare frosting, in a small bowl, mix together chocolate and sour cream.
14. 14
    Spread over cheesecake.
15. 15
    Chill briefly until frosting is set.
16. 16
    Serve and enjoy!
17. 17
    Baking tips: Cheesecake can be made 2-3 days in advance and kept, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator.
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    Or, the cake can be frozen for up to 3 weeks.
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    Defrost before serving.