Due to others' bad reviews because they didn't follow the recipe exactly, I made sure to follow it exactly. Well, I tried to. I had to use Oreos for the crust instead of chocolate cookies since the store didn't have chocolate cookies, so then I used half the sugar for the crust to account for the creamy sugary centers. I also used half-n-half instead of heavy cream because I could not justify buying it for just 2 T. BUT the cake came out fantastically! I made it for my hubby's 40th birthday, and he had two big fat pieces. The other party attenders gobbled it up, raving about how good it was. The texture was very creamy, wonderfully chocolaty, and the top came out looking like a professional cheesecake. I will make this again and again and again!! Just be sure to follow the directions exactly and also note what the directions don't say: wrap the springform pan in foil very well to keep the cake dry from the water bath. ENJOY!

Reviewed On: Aug. 26, 2009