BASSET HOUND CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs.
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts.
• 3 tablespoons melted butter.
• 4 [8 ounce] packages cream cheese, softened.
• 4 eggs.
• 1 1/4 cups sugar.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
• 2 cups sour cream.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips.

INSTRUCTIONS:

-Preheat oven to 350°.
-Mix graham cracker crumbs, nuts and melted butter together and press in 10 – inch springform pan.
-In large bowl, mix cream cheese, eggs, 1 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla and lemon juice. Pour over crust. bake 45-50minutes.
-Meanwhile, in small bowl sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and chocolate chips. Smooth over baked cake. Bake until light brown, about 10minutes.
-You can top this cheesecake with a can of cherry or blueberry pie filling if you like, but I prefer it plain.