Mocha Chip Cheesecake

This has always wowed my family and friends.

Steps

In a mixing bowl , add the chocolate wafer crumbs and sugar.

Stir to mix.

Add the melted butter.

Stir to combine.

Press mixture onto the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan.

Set aside.

In another mixing bowl , add the cream cheese and sugar.

Beat until smooth.

Add the flour.

Beat well.

Add the eggs.

Beat on low speed just until combined.

In a smaller bowl , add the whipping cream and coffee granules.

Let sit for 1 minute.

Add the coffee / whipping cream mixture and the vanilla to the cream cheese mixture.

Beat just until mixed.

Fold in 3 / 4 cup chocolate chips.

Pour mixture into prepared crust.

Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.

Place cheesecake / pan in a large rectangular baking pan filled with 2 inches of hot water.

Place in oven and bake at 325 for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set.

Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.

Refrigerate overnight.

Remove sides of the pan.

Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes be.

Ingredients

chocolate wafer crumbs, sugar, butter, cream cheese, all-purpose flour, eggs, whipping cream, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, miniature semisweet chocolate chips