Mocha Chip Cheesecake

DIRECTIONS

• 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 before serving.