ghirardelli chocolate chip cheesecake

Maywood, IL
Updated on Jul 28, 2011

Decadent is the only way to describe this cheesecake. My family and friends love cheesecake so I experiment with different things fairly often. This one is 1st or 2nd on their list of favorites.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package nabisco chocolate wafers crushed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • FILLING
  • 4 packages 8 oz pkgs cream cheese softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 package 16 oz ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chocolate fudge topping
  • 1/8 - ghirardelli chocolate bar

How To Make ghirardelli chocolate chip cheesecake

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Spray 13x9 springform pan with cooking spray
  • Step 3
    Mix 2 cups of chocolate crumbs with melted butter, nuts and sugar. Press onto bottom of pan and up the sides. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Step 4
    Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add sour cream, mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low after each one until just blended. Pour entire bag of chips into mixture and stir until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Step 5
    Bake 40 minutes to 60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely and refrigerate over night.
  • Step 6
    Spread chocolate fudge topping over top of cheesecake and sprinkle Ghirardelli chocolate shavings all over top.

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