Instructions

1. Heat oven to 300 F.
2. Combine all crust ingredients and press onto the bottom and 2″ up the sides of a 9″ springform pan. Chill.
3. For filling, beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until fluffy.
4. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, beat until smooth.
5. Add melted chocolate chips, eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
6. Pour into crust. Bake for about 60-65 minutes. (Center will still jiggle slightly.)
7. Cool for 15 minutes. Carefully, run a knife between crust and sides of pan.
8. Cool for 3 hours at room temperature. Chill overnight.
9. Just before serving, remove sides of pan. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate chips, if desired.