RE: PS/Have any easy (yet excellent) cheesecake recipes to share?

-L:

Here is one that I make frequently for my husband. It's a chocoholics dream come true!

9" Cheesecake

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

3 Tbsp. melted butter

Combine both and press into 9" pie plate or springform pan.

1 8 ounce pkg cream cheese 8 ounces sour cream 8 ounces ricotta cheese 8 ounces cottage cheese

Blend all together till smooth and creamy.

8 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate 1 cup granulated sugar

Blend into cheese mixture till combined.

8 ounces favorite chocolate chips

Mix into chocolate cheese mixture till combined Pour all into pie plate or springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for approximately 1 hour. Center should jiggle slightly. Turn off oven, prop door open slightly. Leave cake in oven till room temperature.

8 ounces semisweet choc chips 1/2 cup heavy cream

Heat heavy cream in saucepan just till bubbles form. Remove from heat. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit for a few minutes. Mix thoroughly, then pour over cheesecake. Place in refrigerator overnight.

Slice, serve, eat and enjoy!!!!

Lisa (The Cheesecake Lady)