Chocolate Cheesecake

Recipe from: Shiree Christensen

2 Cups Oreo cookie crumbs, rolled fine
3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup chocolate syrup
1 pint sour cream
3 tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
chocolate chips

Crush whole oreo cookies, including frosting centers, to make 2 cups of fine crumbs. Press evenly into bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan.

Whip cream cheese in a mixer bowl; gradually add sugar; then eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla. Stir in chocolate syrup. Pour filling into crust. Bake 40 minutes.

Whip sour cream; add sugar and vanilla.  Spread on top of cheesecake and return to oven. Bake for 10 more minutes.

Cool before removing sides from springform pan. Garnish with a few chocolate chips. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

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