Chocolate Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. graham cracker crumbs (approximately 24 squares)
1/4 c. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz.)
2 Tbsp. milk
1 pkg. softened cream cheese (8 oz.)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sour cream
1 can cherry pie filling (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0
Combine cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter or margarine.
Pat into bottom of 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 1 3/4-inch glass baking dish.
In saucepan, over very low heat, stir together chocolate chips and milk until just melted.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Stir in chocolate mixture, then fold in sour cream. Pour into graham cracker crust and bake 40 to 50 minutes or until set in center.
Allow to cool thoroughly.
If desired, spread cherry pie filling over top of cake.
Refrigerate before serving. Serves 12.