Creamy Delight Cheesecake

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups Crushed Vanilla Wafers
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 16oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray.
2. Combine the crushed Vanilla wafers with melted butter and press on the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until creamy and smooth.
4. Add granulated sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
6. Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until just combined.
7. Pour the cream cheese mixture onto the prepared crust and bake for 50-55 minutes until the center is almost set but still has a slight jiggle.
8. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the oven door slightly ajar for 15 minutes.
9. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
10. Cool the cheesecake to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
11. For the chocolate ganache topping, place chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl and set aside. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just boiling.
12. Pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate and stir until smooth and shiny.
13. Pour the ganache over the cheesecake and spread evenly.
14. Refrigerate the cheesecake for an additional hour or until the ganache is set.
15. Serve and enjoy!