Whiskey Chocolate Cheesecake with Date & Walnut Crust

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 containers Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (24oz total), softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup whiskey
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Combine the walnuts, dates, graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
4. Beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add the whiskey and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Stir in the melted chocolate chips and pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is almost set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. When ready to serve, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top of the cheesecake and serve.