INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup
graham cracker or chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
1 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted
6 oz
full-fat cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup
granulated sugar
1
egg, room temperature
2 oz
semisweet chocolate, melted (optional - only if making chocolate cheesecake)
1/4 tsp
vanilla extract
Various toppings, such as whipped cream, strawberries, maraschino cherries, or chopped peanut butter