"For the best flavor and texture, remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator 30 minutes before you plan to serve it...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 sleeves chocolate graham crackers (18 crackers, or 2¼ cups crumbs)
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1 Tbsp. sugar
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Pinch of table salt
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1 stick unsalted butter, melted (8 Tbsp.)
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12 oz. bittersweet bar chocolate, chopped
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2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
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2 tsp. instant espresso powder
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1 lb. cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sugar
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3 eggs
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1 cup heavy cream, whipped
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2 tsp. vanilla extract
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[1]⁄(2) cup heavy cream
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4 oz. semisweet chocolate chips (¾ cup)