Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 24 pieces chocolate sandwich cookies
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1.5 teaspoons espresso powder
• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1.25 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
• 0.25 cup chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)