CHOCOLATE LOVER'S CHEESE PIE
Start to Finish: 5 Hrs. 55 min.
Ingredients:
3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) HERSHEY'S MINI CHIPS Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 extra serving-size packaged graham cracker crumb crust (9 oz.)
2 tablespoons whipping cream
Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 450°F.
2. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir in 1-2/3 cups small chocolate chips; pour into crust.
3. Bake 10 minutes. Without opening oven door, reduce temperature to 250°F; continue baking 30 minutes or just until set. Remove from oven to wire rack. Cool completely. Cover; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
4. In small microwave-safe bowl, place remaining 1/3 cup chips and whipping cream. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 20 to 30 seconds or just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Cool slightly; spread over top of cheesepie. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until topping is set. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesepie. 10 servings.
