Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

EASY CHOCOLATE LOVER’S CHEESEPIE

valentines recipesEasy Chocolate Lover’s Cheesepie

 

Prep Time: 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.)  Semi-Sweet Chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 extra serving-size packaged graham cracker crumb crust (9 oz.)
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Instructions:

  1. Heat oven to 450°F.
  2. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer until well blended.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir in 1-2/3 cups small chocolate chips; pour into crust.
  4. Bake 10 minutes. Without opening oven door, reduce temperature to 250°F; continue baking 30 minutes or just until set. Remove from oven to wire rack. Cool completely.
  5. Cover; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
  6. In small microwave-safe bowl, place remaining 1/3 cup chips and whipping cream. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 20 to 30 seconds or just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
  7. Cool slightly; spread over top of cheesepie.
  8. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until topping is set.
  9. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesepie.
  10. Makes 10 servings.