Title: Easy Chocolate Cheesecake
Categories: Cheesecake
Yield: 8 Servings

CRUMB CRUST
1 3/4	c	Chocolate cookie or graham cracker crumbs
2	tb	Sugar
1/3	c	Butter; or margarine, melted
CHEESECAKE
2	pk	4-oz. Baker's German's sweet chocolate
1/3	c	Heavy cream
2		Eggs
2/3	c	Corn syrup
1 1/2	ts	Vanilla
2	pk	8-oz. cream cheese; cubed

Microwave method - put 6 ounces (1.1/2 packages) of the chocolate and the cream in a microwavable bowl. Microwave at HIGH 2 min., stir until chocolate is completely melted.

Range method - heat chocolate and cream in saucepan over very low heat, stirring until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.

Crust - in 9" pie plate or 9"x3" springform pan, combine crumbs, sugar, and butter until well mixed. Press evenly in pie plate or on bottom and 1.1/4" up side of springform pan.

Cheesecake - blend eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla in blender until smooth. With blender running, gradually add cream cheese; blend until smooth, Add melted chocolate mixture; blend. Pour into crust. Bake at 325~ for 45 mins. or until set. Cool on rack. Cover, chill. Melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over top.

Source: Baker's Chocolate recipe card

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