Chocolate cheesecake with chocolate wafer cru

16 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packChocolate wafers (8 1/2-oz)
2tablespoonsUnsalted butter; melted
1tablespoonButter or margarine
3ouncesUnsweetened chocolate
9ouncesSemisweet chocolate
4packsCream cheese (3-oz) softened
2tablespoonsVanilla
1cupWhipping cream
6Eggs
½cupSugar (up to double amount)
Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

CHOCOLATE WAFER CRUST

FILLING

To make crust, crush wafers. Add melted butter to make crumbly dough.

Press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

To make filling, melt butter in top of double boiler over hot water.

Add chocolates and heat until melted, stirring until smooth. Beat cheese until creamy. Add vanilla and whipping cream. Stir in chocolate mixture. Beat eggs with sugar and slowly beat into chocolate mixture. Turn into crust and bake at 350F 40 to 45 minutes, or until cake puffs slightly in center. Cool, then chill thoroughly before unmolding. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.