Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

To a large bowl, add the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla and mix at medium speed with a hand mixer (or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment) until well blended. Add eggs; mix until just blended. Stir in ½ cup of the chocolate chips.

Step 3

Pour into premade crust. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips over the top.

Step 4

Bake for 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on the counter then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Step 5

Slice into 8-10 servings.