The Very Best Chocolate Cheesecake

This recipe was a result of my search for a chocolate cheesecake that is not too sweet.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 1 cake

Ingredients

• Pie Shell

• 1 1⁄2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
• 3  tablespoons butter, melted
• 2  tablespoons sugar

• Filling

• 6  ounces  semisweet chocolate
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3  eggs, room temperature

Directions

1. Combine crust ingredients and press in the bottom and 1/3 up the sides of a 9" springform pan.
2. Place chocolate into a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for three minutes. stopping the microwave ater one minutes and stirring the chocolate until melted. Set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl beat sugar, vanilla,and cream cheese until combined. Add melted chocolate and mix well. Add eggs one at a time and mix until blended. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake in a preheated 325*F oven for 50 - 60 min or until center is almost set. Cool cake to room temperature before attempting to remove the sides. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. make thin slices.