A Shiver of Whiskey Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 15 Black & White cookies
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 containers (8oz each) of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons whiskey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Crush 15 Black & White cookies in a food processor and mix with melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat 3 containers of softened Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until creamy. Add sugar and flour, and beat until smooth. Mix in whiskey and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs one at a time until just blended.
4. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream in a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth.
5. Spread the chocolate mixture over the cooled crust, then pour the cheesecake mixture over the top.
6. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the cheesecake is set in the center. Allow it to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
7. Before serving, pour chocolate ganache on top of the cheesecake.

Chocolate Ganache Topping:

• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter until hot but not boiling.
2. Remove from heat and stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are completely melted and smooth.