Chocolate Cheesecake Treat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/4 cups of crushed chocolate cookies.
02 - 5 tbsp of melted butter.
03 - 32 oz of softened cream cheese.
04 - 1 cup of white sugar.
05 - 1/4 cup of cocoa powder.
06 - 1 tsp of vanilla.
07 - 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
08 - 1/4 cup of cooled espresso.
09 - 1/4 cup of cream at room temperature.
10 - 4 large eggs, brought to room temp.
11 - Fresh berries for garnishing (optional).
12 - Whipped cream for topping (optional).
13 - Chocolate curls (optional garnish).

# Instructions:

01 - Bake the crust at 350°F after pressing it in the pan.
02 - For the filling, drop oven temp to 325°F.
03 - Combine softened cream cheese, white sugar, cocoa, and vanilla together.
04 - Stir in melted chocolate, the espresso, and cream.
05 - Gradually beat in the eggs slowly.
06 - Pour into the pan after removing air bubbles.
07 - Bake in stages, adjusting the temp as needed.
08 - Cool it slowly, then refrigerate it until chilled.

# Notes:

01 - Let all ingredients reach room temp first.
02 - Slow cooling prevents cracks.
03 - You can freeze this if needed.
04 - Takes a while to chill completely.

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