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Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake

2 pkg. (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
½ cup cocoa 2 tsp. vanilla, divided
2 eggs 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (8oz) container sour cream graham crust (recipe follows)

Prepare graham crust. Heat oven to 375º .

Beat cream cheese, ¾  sugar, cocoa and 1 tsp. vanilla in large mixing bowl on medium speed with electric mixer until smooth.
Add eggs; beat until blended.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Pour into prepared crust.

Bake 20 minutes.
Remove from oven to wire rack; cool 15 minutes.
Increase oven to 425º.}

Stir together sour cream, remaining 2 tbsp. sugar and remaining 1 tsp. vanilla in small bowl; stir until smooth.
Spread over baked filling.

Bake 10 minutes.
Remove from oven to wire rack. With knife immediately loosen cake from side of pan.

Cool completely; remove side of pan.
Refrigerate several hours or until cold. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.