Cappuccino Cheesecake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

FOR THE CRUST

Step 2

Mix crushed graham crackers with 6 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl; press onto bottom (not sides) of a 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4-inch high sides.

Step 3

Bake crust 10 minutes. Cool (maintain oven temperature at 350).

FOR THE CHEESECAKE

Step 4

Combine 1/2 cup whipping cream, espresso powder or coffee and vanilla in small bowl; set aside.

Step 5

Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth.

Step 6

Gradually beat in remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar, then eggs 1 at a time.

Step 7

Beat in flour.

Step 8

Stir espresso mixture until the powder completely dissolves. Beat into cream cheese mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.

Step 9

Pour batter over crust.

Step 10

Bake cake until edges are puffed and beginning to crack and center is just set, about 1 hour 5 minutes.

Step 11

Cool on rack for 30 minutes; chill, uncovered for 6 hours.

Step 12

Cut around cake to loosen.

Step 13

Release pan sides. Cool to almost room temperature., Refrigerate overnight before serving.