Best Chocolate Cheesecake


This is from a jean pare book, and it really is the best. Freezes well too. Cook time does not include time for cooling and chilling.

Steps


Crust: melt butter in saucepan.
Stir in crumbs , sugar and cocoa.
Mix well.
Press into bottom and 3 / 4 way up sides of 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 saucepan over low heat until melted.
Stir often.
Add chocolate to cheese mixture.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in 325 degree oven for about 90 minutes until center is firm.
Cool at room temperature , then chill.
Top with whipped cream , raspberries and shaved chocolate.

Ingredients


butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cocoa, cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, chocolate chips, heavy cream, raspberries, semisweet chocolate