Step 1

Preheat oven to 150C.

Step 2

Place vanilla wafers between 2 layers of greaseproof paper. Crush wafers with a rolling pin to make about 1½ cups of crumbs.

Step 3

Combine crumbs, cocoa, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl and mix well.

Step 4

Press onto the bottom of a 22 cm springform pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and put aside.

Step 5

Place softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer set at high speed until light and fluffy.

Step 6

Gradually add condensed milk to the cream cheese, beating well after each addition.

Step 7

Add melted chocolate, eggs and vanilla extract and beat well. Spoon mixture over the baked crust base.

Step 8

Bake cheesecake for about 1 hour or until set.

Step 9

Cool to room temperature and then chill for at least 4 hours.

Step 10

Serve with fresh whipped cream and strawberries.