3 tbsp. butter
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 c. chocolate syrup
1 tsp. vanilla

In small saucepan, melt butter; stir in crumbs and sugar. Reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, pat crumbs firmly on bottom of 8 inch square baking pan.

In small mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, chocolate syrup and vanilla. Turn into prepared pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool thoroughly before cutting. Garnish with reserved crumbs and, if desired, whipped topping with chocolate shavings. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 9 servings.

Note: To assist in removing cake from pan, line bottom and sides with heavy duty foil, leaving about 1/2 inch over rim. Once cake is thoroughly cooled, carefully lift edges of foil to remove cheesecake.