CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE PIE

Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Pie image

Provided by Mary in LA.

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (12oz divided)
1 (9 ounce) graham cracker crumb crust (packaged)
2 tablespoons whipping cream

Steps:

Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl.
Add eggs and vanilla and then stir in 1 2/3 cps chocolate chips.
Pour into crust.
Bake for 10 minutes in oven at 450°F.
Reduce temperature to 250°F; (without opening door) continue to bake another 30 minutes.
Cover, refrigerate when cooled off until thoroughly chilled.
Place remaining 1/2 chips and whipping cream in a microwave bowl and microwave at (high 100%) 20 to 30 seconds or until chips are melted.
When slightly cool; spread over top of the cheese pie.
Put in refrigerator for 15 minutes or until topping is set.
Cover if there is any left over cheese pie.
Note: always stir chocolate halfway through heating it in a microwave to prevent it for scorching.