Ingredients

• cream cheese - 24 oz
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• sour cream - ½ cup
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• eggs - 3
• chocolate chips - 1 cup
• graham cracker crumbs - 1 ½ cups
• butter - ⅓ cup
• salt - ¼ tsp

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. 2.

   In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt until well combined.

3. 3.

   Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.

4. 4.

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.

5. 5.

   Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.

6. 6.

   Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.

7. 7.

   Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.

8. 8.

   Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.

9. 9.

   Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.

10. 10.

    Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.

11. 11.

    Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.