Creamy Vanilla Chocolate Cheesecake

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups Vanilla Wafer crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the Vanilla Wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
4. One at a time, add the eggs to the cream cheese mixture and beat just until blended. Pour over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake the cheesecake for 45-55 minutes or until the center is almost set. Let cool to room temperature.
6. Melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a saucepan or microwave until smooth. Let cool for a couple minutes, then pour over the cooled cheesecake.
7. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before serving.