A cherished family recipe for a baked cheesecake that combines cream cheese, sugar, and a graham cracker crust, creating a delicious dessert perfect for holidays. It's quick to assemble and holds special memories.
1: Preheat oven to 325°F.
2: Grind graham crackers completely in a ziploc bag or in a food processor.
3: Melt the butter completely.
4: Combine graham crackers and melted butter, then press at the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
5: In a bowl of an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and sugar until fully combined.
6: Add in one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add in the vanilla.
7: Pour cream mixture over the crust.
8: Melt chocolate chips and butter in the microwave (in 30-second intervals) or in a water bath.
9: Quickly add melted chocolate to the cream and mix lightly with a knife to create a marble effect.
10: Bake for 45 minutes.
11: After 45 minutes, turn off oven and slightly open it, leaving cheesecake inside to cool for at least 1 hour.
12: Cool completely in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
