FUDGE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE

 

Chocolate Crumb Crust

2 cups (12-oz package) HERSHEY'S semi-sweet chocolate chips

3 packages (8-oz each) cream cheese, softened

1 14-oz can Eagel Brand sweetened condensed Milk

4 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

 

Heat oven to 300 F. Prepare Chocolate Crumb Crust: In medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/3 cup Hershey's Cocoa and 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine. Press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

 

In heavy saucepan, over very low heat, melt chips, stirring constantly. In large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add melted chips and remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes or until center is set. Cool; chill. Refrigerate leftovers.