CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

 

1 1/2 cups finely crushed creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, about 18 cookies

1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted

3 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened

1 14-oz can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk

3 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup mini chocolate chips

1 teaspoon flour

 

Preheat oven to 300 F. Combine crumbs and margarine; pat firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan. In large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Add Eagle Brand; beat until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. In small bowl, toss together 1/2 cup chips with flour to coat; stir into cheese mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining chips evenly over the top. Bake 1 hour or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool to room temperature. Chill. Remove side of pan. Garnish as desired.