CRUST:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. sugar

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Melt butter and mix with graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Press into 9-inch springform pan.

FILLING:

3 (8 oz. ea.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips

Soften cream cheese in microwave on medium for 3 minutes. Mix in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour over crust.

Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 250°F and bake for another 30 minutes.

Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Submitted by: Karsyn K.