Instructions: Prepare Vanilla Cookie Crust:
Press mixture evenly onto bottom and 2" up side of a buttered 9" springform pan.

Melt chocolate over hot, not boiling, water; cool.

Preheat oven to very slow (275 F).

Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Stir in cooled melted chocolate and sour cream until blended.

Pour into prepared pan.

Bake in preheated very slow oven (275 F) for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Turn off heat; let cake cool in oven with door ajar. Remove from oven to wire rack; cool to room temperature; refrigerate. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls, if you wish.

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