Chocolate Cream Pie Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Graham Cracker Crust

01 - 15 whole graham crackers
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

→ For the Cheesecake Layer

04 - 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
05 - ⅔ cup granulated sugar
06 - 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 large egg yolk
09 - ¼ cup sour cream
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For the Chocolate Layer

11 - ½ cup granulated sugar
12 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
13 - ¼ cup cocoa powder
14 - ¼ cup cornstarch
15 - 2 cups whole milk
16 - 4 large egg yolks
17 - 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
18 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ For the Whipped Cream Layer

19 - 1½ cups cold heavy whipping cream
20 - 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
21 - 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Crush graham crackers, mix with sugar and melted butter. Press into 9-inch springform pan and bake at 325°F for 10 minutes.
02 - Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, flour, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Pour over crust and bake in water bath at 325°F for 30-35 minutes until just set.
03 - Cook sugar, salt, cocoa, cornstarch, milk, and egg yolks until thickened. Strain and add chocolate and butter. Spread over cooled cheesecake.
04 - Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over chocolate layer and garnish with chocolate shavings.
05 - Refrigerate overnight before serving. Keep refrigerated.

# Notes:

01 - Can use Oreo crust instead of graham crackers
02 - Requires overnight chilling
03 - Keep refrigerated