Easy Chocolate Lovers Cheesecake

simple and yummy

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  cups  semisweet mini chocolate chips, divided
• 1 (9 ounce) package graham cracker crumb crust (extra serving size)
• 2  tablespoons  whipping cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir in 1-2/3 cup small chocolate chips. Pour into crust.
3. Bake 10 minutes without opening oven door; reduce temperature to 250°F and continue baking 30 minutes more, until set.
4. Remove from oven to wire rack. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
5. Place remaining 1/3 cups of chips and whipping cream in small microwave bowl. Microwave on high for 20 to 30 seconds or just until melted; stir until smooth. Cool completely and spread over the top of the cheesecake.
6. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until topping is set.