This cheesecake is a new family favorite. It is so creamy and very easy to make.
Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
1 recipe Chocolate Crumb Crust (recipe follows)
1 (11 ounce) package chocolate chips
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Fresh raspberries or strawberries as garnish
Prepare Chocolate Crumb Crust, set aside. Melt chocolate chips in micorwave on high power for 1 minute, stir. Micorwave 20 seconds more and stir until well blended; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Pour into prepared Chocolate Crumb Crust. Bake at 300 detgrees for about 1 hour or until center is set. Cool, then chill in the refrigerator overnight. To serve, garnish with freshraspberries or strwaberries. Makes 12 servings.
Chocolate Crumb Crust
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Press firmly on bottom of greased 9-inch springform pan.
