Preparation:
* You can substitute 2 cups of Oreo or chocolate wafer crumbs for the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cocoa.
Crust: Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in crumbs, sugar and cocoa (or butter and chocolate crumbs). Mix well. Press into bottom and 3/4 inch up the sides of the ungreased 10-inch springform pan. Do not bake. Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in sour cream.
Combine chocolate chips and butter in sauce pan over low heat until melted. Stir often. Add to cheese mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in 325 F oven for about 1 1/2 hours until center is firm. Cool at room temperature, then chill. To serve, top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. |
