CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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* Exported from MasterCook II *

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Desserts
Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CRUST-----
8 1/2 ounces Chocolate wafer pkg.
1/3 cup Butter -- melted
2 tablespoons Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
-----FILLING-----
3 Eggs
1 cup Sugar
24 ounces Cream cheese -- softened
12 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate pieces*
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Sour cream
Whipped cream -- opt.

*melted Everyone has a favorite cheesecake recipe; this is mine.

CRUST - Crush chocolate wafers into fine crumbs. Combine with butter, sugar
and nutmeg. Press evenly over bottom and sides, to 1/2 inch from the top of a
9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate. 
FILLING - Beat eggs and sugar until light. Add softened cream cheese and beat
until smooth. Blend in melted chocolate, vanilla, salt and sour cream
thoroughly. Pour batter into crumb crust. Bake at 350 for 1 hour, until
cheesecake is just firm when pan is jiggled slightly. Cool in pan on wire
rack.
Refrigerate, covered, overnight. If desired, top with whipped cream when
served.

Source:

rec.food.cooking