Chocolate Cheesecake with Chocolate Wafer Crust


Makes 14 to 16 servings.

Chocolate Wafer Crust:
Ingredients:
1 (8 1/2-ounces) package chocolate wafers
(Chocolate Teddy Grahams can be used)
2 T. unsalted butter, melted

To make crust, crush wafers. Add melted
butter to make crumbly dough. Press into
bottom of 9 - inch spring form pan. Set aside.

Filling
Ingredients:
1 T. butter or margarine
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
9 ounces semisweet chocolate
4 (3 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
2 T. vanilla
1 cup whipping cream
6 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
Whipped Cream (optional)

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
350 degrees F 40 - 45 minutes, or until cake puffs slightly
in center. Cool, then chill thoroughly before unmolding.
Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

This sounds so delicious! I got to try out your recipe.