Lynn's Recipes - Chocolate Chip Tiramisu Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Italian-style ladyfingers, ground, 7-ounce package
• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 Tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1-1/2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1-1/4 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips
• Boiling water