The Very Best Chocolate Cheesecake

• 1 12 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 34 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs, room temperature

1. Combine crust ingredients and press in the bottom and 1/3 up the sides of a 9" springform pan.
2. Place chocolate into a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for three minutes.
3. stopping the microwave ater one minutes and stirring the chocolate until melted.
4. Set aside to cool.
5. In a large bowl beat sugar, vanilla,and cream cheese until combined.
6. Add melted chocolate and mix well.
7. Add eggs one at a time and mix until blended.
8. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake in a preheated 325*F oven for 50 - 60 min or until center is almost set.
9. Cool cake to room temperature before attempting to remove the sides.
10. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
11. make thin slices.

graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, chocolate, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, eggs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-very-best-chocolate-cheesecake-501097 (may not work)