Rich Chocolate Cheesecake

As Promised...... This is scrumptious!

Rich Chocolate Cheesecake

 

1 1/2 c Chocolate wafer crumbs

1/4 ts Ground nutmeg

1/2 c Butter -- melted

24 oz Cream cheese -- softened

3/4 c Sugar

3 Eggs

8 oz Sour cream

6 Squares semisweet chocolate melted

1 tb Cocoa

3/4 ts Cocoa

1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract

1/2 c Whipping cream -- whipped

Additional whipped cream (optional)

Chocolate curls (optional)

Almonds (optional)

Maraschino cherries (optional) (I say YES!)

Combine first 3 ingredients, mixing well. Press mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan; chill. 

Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add sugar, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream, melted chocolate, cocoa, and vanilla, mix well. 

Gently fold in whipped cream; spoon into prepared pan. Bake at 300 for 1 hour. Turn oven off; allow cheesecake to cool in oven an additional 30 minutes. 

Refrigerate 8 hours. Remove sides of pan and garnish with additional whipped cream, chocolate curls, almonds, and cherries. Yield: 10 to 12 servings.