John Nunziata's Chocolate Cheese Cake

by Fred Towner

Prep time: 0:30 Overall time: 4:00

Servings: 10 servings

INGREDIENTS

1-1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
5 tbsp. butter, melted
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate, grated
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sugar
24 oz. cream cheese
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine first four ingredients and press into the bottom of a 8-inch springform pan. Beat eggs and sugar with electric beater until a pale mixture. Mix well. Melt chocolate in double boiler. Stir in sour cream, butter and vanilla. Add to cheese mixture and stir. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 325°F for 2 hours or until center is firm. Cool on wire rack. Remove from pan. Chill and serve with whipped cream.

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