Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare Vanilla Cookie Crust: press mixture evenly onto pan.
2. 2
   Melt chocolate over hot, not boiling, water; cool.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to very slow.
4. 4
   Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl Stir in cooled melted chocolate and sour cream until blended.
5. 5
   Pour into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Bake in preheated very slow oven for 1 hour and 45 min.
7. 7
   Turn off heat; let cake cool in oven with door ajar.
8. 8
   Remove from oven to wire rack; cool to room temperature; refrigerate.
9. 9
   Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls, if you wish.