John Nunziata's Chocolate Cheesecake

Ingredients

1 1/2 c graham wafer crumbs
5 tb butter melted
2 tb sugar
2 tb chocolate semisweetened
3 eggs
1 ts vanilla
1 c sugar
3 packages cream cheese
12 packages chocolate semisweet
1 squares
1 c sour cream
3/4 c butter melted

Instructions

Whipped cream (optional) Contributed to the echo by: Fred Towner Originally from: Calgary Sun Monday, June 18, 1990 John Nunziata's Chocolate Cheese Cake Combine first four ingredients and press into the bottom of a 8-inch springform pan. Beat eggs and sugar with electric beater until a pale mixture. Mix well. Melt chocolate in double boiler. Stir in sour cream, butter and vanilla. Add to cheese mixture and stir. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 325F for 2 hours or until centre is firm. Cool on wire rack. Remove from pan. Chill and serve with whipped cream. Serves 10.