Cocoa Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Graham cracker crust: In bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine.
2. 2
   Press mixture onto bottom and halfway up side of 9-inch springform pan.
3. 3
   Heat oven to 375F.
4. 4
   In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa and 1 tsp.
5. 5
   vanilla until well blended.
6. 6
   Add eggs; blend well.
7. 7
   Pour batter into prepared Graham cracker crust.
8. 8
   Bake 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Increase oven temperature to 425F.
11. 11
    In small bowl, stir together sour cream, remaining 2 tbsp.
12. 12
    sugar and remaining 1 tsp.
13. 13
    vanilla until smooth; spread evenly over top of cheesecake.
14. 14
    Bake 10 minutes; remove from oven.
15. 15
    Loosen cheesecake from side of pan; cool to room temperature.
16. 16
    Refrigerate several hours or overnight; remove side of pan.
17. 17
    Garnish with fresh fruit.
18. 18
    Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.