Chocolate Cheesecake with Silky Caramel Ganache

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:

3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Ganache:

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