Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH CHOCOLATE WAFER CRUST

Category: Cheesecake

Crust
1 (8.5 oz) pkg chocolate wafers
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Filling
1 tbsp butter
3 oz unsweetened chocolate
9 oz semi-sweet chocolate
4 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp vanilla
1 cup whipping cream
6 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
Whipped cream

Crust: Crush wafers and add melted butter to make crumbly dough. Press into bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Set aside.

Filling: Melt butter in top of double boiler over hot water. Add chocolate 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 filling into crust and bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes, or until cake puffs slightly in center. Cool, then chill thoroughly before unmolding. Serve with whipped cream.