Cheesecake with chocolate sauce

Crust

1. 1 Make the crust. Put the cookies in the food processor and blend until they form a crumbly mixture.
2. 2 In a deep bowl, add the crumbs and the rest of the crust ingredients, mixing with your fingertips.
3. 3 Line a removable-bottom pan, pressing the bottom and sides with your fingers.
4. 4 Bake in a moderate oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Filling

1. 5 Make the filling. In a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese for 2 minutes. Add the eggs, sugar, and lime juice. Beat for 3 minutes, add the vanilla, and beat for 1 more minute.
2. 6 Pour the filling over the cold crust and bake in a moderate oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Chocolate sauce

1. 7 Make the sauce. Melt the chocolate with the heavy cream and brandy in a double boiler (water bath) until you get a thick sauce.

1. 8 Unmold the cheesecake onto a plate and drizzle with the warm sauce.