Heavenly Trio Cheesecake

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Ingredients:
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 containers (8 oz each) Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and 1/2 cup sugar. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until creamy. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and 1 cup sugar. Beat until well combined.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust in the prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- In a small saucepan, heat strawberry jam over medium heat until melted. Pour evenly over the cooled cheesecake.
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until almost boiling. Pour over chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and creamy.
- Pour chocolate ganache over the strawberry layer, smoothing with a spatula. Chill cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.