Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

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