RICH CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE 
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. butter, melted
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt
3 lg. eggs
8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate melted and cooled

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar. Stir in melted butter until crumbs are well coated. Press into bottom and 1 inch up the side of a 9 x 3 inch springform pan. Chill while making filling. In a small bowl, at medium speed, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and salt until fluffy. Beat eggs one at a time until well blended. At low speed beat in chocolate, just until blended. Pour into crust; smooth top. Bake for 35 minutes without opening door. Turn off oven and leave it in oven for 15 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Release side of pan; refrigerate 2 hours.

 

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