Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 milk chocolate candy bar (4 ounces), chopped
  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the side of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill until set, about 15 minutes., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and refrigerate overnight., For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy bar; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Gradually stir in whipped topping. Frost top of cheesecake; garnish with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.