Ingredients
CRUST:2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 32 wafers)1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon instant coffee granules1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add flour and beat well. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined.
In a small bowl, combine cream and coffee granules; let stand for 1 minute. Add to cream cheese mixture with vanilla; beat just until combined. Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing.
