Chocolate Cheesecake

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

FOR THE CRUST:
In a bowl, mix together the ingredients until well combined. Press into a 9-inch springform pan or a 9-inch pie plate.

FOR THE CHEESECAKE:
In the top of a double boiler, melt 6 ounces of the chocolate over boiling water. In the container of a blender or food processor, blend together the eggs, corn syrup, cream, and vanilla until smooth.

With the blender or food processor running, add the cream cheese, a few cubes at a time. Blend until smooth. Blend in the melted chocolate. Pour the mixture into the crust.

Bake the cake in the middle rack of the oven for 45 minutes, or until set. Cool on a rack.

In the top of a double boiler, melt the remaining chocolate over boiling water. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cake.