Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.