Mallomar Cheesecake

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup dairy sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 15 Mallomar Chocolate Cakes

Instructions

1. Mix Graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and butter. Press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
2. Beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in small bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy.
3. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla extract; mix until well blended.
4. Arrange cakes on crust; top with batter.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until set.
6. Turn oven off; open door slightly. Allow cheesecake to sit in oven for 1 hour.
7. Remove from oven; cool on wire rack at room temperature.
8. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
9. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.