Creating Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake is an enjoyable process! Follow these steps to create a masterpiece:

1. Prepare the Crust:
– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
– Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

2. Bake the Crust:
– Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
– Remove and let it cool completely.

3. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
– In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
– Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
– Add the vanilla extract and mix.
– Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
– Stir in the sour cream until well combined.

4. Add the Blueberries:
– Gently fold in the blueberries into the cheesecake filling.

5. Assemble the Cheesecake:
– Pour the blueberry cheesecake filling into the cooled crust.
– Smooth the top with a spatula.

6. Bake the Cheesecake:
– Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
– Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for an hour.

7. Chill the Cheesecake:
– Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

8. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
– In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
– Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth and shiny.

9. Top the Cheesecake:
– Pour the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides for a beautiful look.

10. Serve:
– Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan, slice the cheesecake, and enjoy!