Mocha Chip Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, add the chocolate wafer crumbs and sugar; stir to mix.
2. 2
   Add the melted butter; stir to combine.
3. 3
   Press mixture onto the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
4. 4
   In another mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar; beat until smooth.
5. 5
   Add the flour; beat well.
6. 6
   Add the eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
7. 7
   In a smaller bowl, add the whipping cream and coffee granules; let sit for 1 minute.
8. 8
   Add the coffee/whipping cream mixture and the vanilla to the cream cheese mixture; beat just until mixed.
9. 9
   Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
10. 10
    Pour mixture into prepared crust.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
12. 12
    Place cheesecake/pan in a large rectangular baking pan filled with 2 inches of hot water.
13. 13
    Place in oven and bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set.
14. 14
    Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
15. 15
    Refrigerate overnight.
16. 16
    Remove sides of the pan.
17. 17
    Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.