FROSTED CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

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"Heavenly" is a good description for this luscious dessert, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don't have a candy bar on hand, I melt ¾ cup of chocolate chips to use in the frosting. Whipped cream can be used in place of the whipped topping.-Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 milk chocolate candy bar (4 ounces), chopped
2 cups whipped topping
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill for 15 minutes or until set., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and refrigerate overnight., For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy bar; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Gradually stir in whipped topping. Frost top of cheesecake; garnish with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.