1 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. butter, melted

FILLING:

3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine crumbs, sugar, and butter; press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chocolate chips and vanilla; pour over crust. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees. Continue baking 35 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Makes 10-12 servings.