FOR THE CRUST: Preheat oven to 450F. Combine ingredients and press into bottom of 9" Springform pan.

FOR THE FILLING: Cream the cheese with sugar, mixing at medium speed until well blended. Add Eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in Chocolate chips and vanilla. Pour over crust. Bake at 450F for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temp to 250F and continue baking for 45-50 minutes. Cool before removing rim of pan. Chill before serving.