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Chocolate Cheesecake




Source of Recipe


Taste of Home






List of Ingredients



• 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  
• 6 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
  
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• Filling:
  
• 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
  
• 1 tsp almond extract
  
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  
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• Topping:
  
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
  
• 1 Tbsp honey
  






Instructions



1. In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and cocoa; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 inch up sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and extracts just until blended. Pour into crust.
   
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate until completely cooled.
   
3. In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips, cream and honey; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; gently pour over cheesecake.