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Ingredients
- 4 ounces chocolate cookie crumbs (I chose Oreos)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- For the filling:
- 2 1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 yolks
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup sour cream, plus 1/4 cup
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
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