Chocolate Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 2 cups chocolate cookie or graham cracker crumbs
• 0.33 cups melted butter
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 packages cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 0.5 cups sour cream
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups sour cream , Optional
• 1 tablespoon white sugar , Optional
• chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Place in the refrigerator for crust to set, about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Place chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

4. 4

   Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Blend in eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until just incorporated. Gradually pour in melted chocolate, beating on low speed until well blended. Add 1/2 cup sour cream, flour, and vanilla. Blend until smooth, then pour into crust.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until center is set and filling is firm, 55 to 60 minutes. Turn the oven off. Cool cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour without opening the door. Remove cheesecake to the counter and cool completely at room temperature. Transfer cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for several hours to overnight.

6. 6

   Stir 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon sugar together in a small bowl until well combined. Spread over chilled cheesecake before serving; garnish with chocolate shavings.