Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk3/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled1 teaspoon vanilla extractConfectioners’ sugar, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°. Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add malt powder; beat well. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla just until blended. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake until center is almost set, 60-65 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
Remove rim of pan. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
