Rich Chocolate Cheesecake

Directions

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.