Chocolate Guinness Cheesecake

Adapted from a recipe by m. Wassenaar at allrecipes.com. Time does not include the 45 minutes rest in the turned-off oven, nor the 4 hour chill in the fridge.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350f liberally butter a 9 inch springform pan , then wrap the base in heavy-duty foil.

Set a kettle on to boil.

In a small bowl , mix the crushed chocolate cookies , butter , 2 tablespoons sugar , and cocoa until well moistened.

Press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.

Use a glass or measuring cup to pack the crust down firmly.

Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer set to low speed until smooth.

Slowly add 1 cup sugar , then the eggs , one at a time.

Continue beating until smooth.

Combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.

Heat in the microwave until the chocolate is completely melted , stirring every 30 seconds.

Beat the chocolate into the cream cheese mixture.

Add the sour cream , salt , beer , and vanilla.

Blend until smooth.

Pour the mixture over the crust.

Place the pan into a large , deep baking dish.

Place the pan on the middle rack of your oven.

Fill the dish with boiling .

Ingredients

chocolate cookies, butter, white sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, cream cheese, eggs, semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, sour cream, salt, stout beer, vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate