Chocolate Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 12 oz. chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 32 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 tsp. vanilla
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• 1 cup sugar
• 8 oz. semisweet chocolate, melted
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream

Topping

• 1/8 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 oz. semisweet chocolate, melted
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• strawberries for garnish

Combine the crushed wafers and melted butter, and press into a 9 inch springform pan. It helps to use a drinking glass to press the mixture. Set the crust aside, as you do not need to bake it. Cream the cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla and sugar; beat well. Add chocolate; beat until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping bowl and beating after each addition. Add sour cream; beat until smooth. Pour filling mixture over crust; smooth top. Bake in 375 degree F oven for 1 hour. Turn oven off and let cake stand for several hours until completely cool, or overnight. Leave in pan and refrigerate until cold.

In top of double boiler over simmering water melt butter and chocolate. Add water and vanilla and stir until blended. Add sugar and whisk until smooth. Pour over cooled cheesecake and refrigerate. Garnish with strawberries.

By Robin from Washington, IA