John Nunziata's Chocolate Cheesecake

1 1/2 c Graham wafer crumbs

5 tb Butter - melted

2 tb Sugar

2 tb Chocolate - semisweetened,

Grated 3 Eggs

1 ts Vanilla

1 c Sugar

3 pk Cream cheese - 8-oz.

12 pk Chocolate - semisweet,

1-oz. squares

1 c Sour cream

3/4 c Butter - melted

Whipped cream (optional) Contributed to the echo by: Fred Towner Originally from: Calgary Sun - Monday, June 18, 1990 John Nunziata's Chocolate Cheese Combine first four ingredients and press into the bottom of a 8-inch springform pan. Beat eggs and sugar with electric beater until a pale mixture. Mix well. Melt chocolate in double boiler. Stir in sour cream, butter and vanilla. Add to cheese mixture and stir. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 325F for 2 hours or until centre is firm. Cool on wire rack. Remove from pan. Chill and serve with whipped cream. Serves 10.