Decadent Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

18 Oreo cookies, crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
3 eggs
12 baker\"s semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, divided
1/2 cup whipping cream

Preparation

PREHEAT: oven to 350 if using a 9-in silver springform pan(325 if using a 9-in dark nonstick springform pan). Combine crums and butter. Press firmly onto bottom of pan.
BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
Add sour cream; mix well.
Add eggs, 1 at a time beating on low speed after each addition just until blended.
Chop 8 of the squares of chocolate; stir into batter. Pour over crust.
BAKE 45 to 50 min or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around side of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely.
CHOP remaining 4 squares of chocolate. Bring Cream to simmer in small saucepan on low heat. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until completely melted. Cool slightly. Pour over cheesecake.
Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.