Basic Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c chocolate wafers crushed (or Oreos)
- 1/4 c butter melted
- 3 pkgs cream cheese softened
- 3/4 c sugar
- 3 eggs
- 6 squares semi-sweet chocolate melted and cooled
- 1/4 c Amaretto liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Combine wafer crumbs with melted butter. Press into bottom of 9” springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix until just blended. Stir in melted chocolate and Amaretto (if desired) and pour into crust.
- Bake at 350ºF for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely, then refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
- Add any additional toppings, such as drizzled melted chocolate and toasted almonds.