Chocolate Wafer Crust:
1 8 1/2 ounce package chocolate wafers
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
To make crust, crush wafers. Add melted butter to make crumbly dough. Press into bottom of 9 inch spring form pan. Set aside.
Filling:
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
9 ounces semisweet chocolate
4 3 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons vanilla
1 cup whipping cream
6 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
whipped cream, optional
To make filling, melt butter in top of double boiler over hot water. Add chocolates and heat until melted, stirring until smooth. Beat cheese until creamy. Add vanilla and whipping cream. Stir in chocolate mixture. Beat eggs with sugar and slowly beat into chocolate mixture. Turn into crust and bake at 350F 40 to 45 minutes, or until cake puffs slightly in center. Cool, then chill thoroughly before unmolding. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 14 to 16 servings.
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