Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and get your springform pan ready by greasing it lightly. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until it's nice and crumbly. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, then add sour cream and sugar, mixing until well combined. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, until everything is blended together beautifully.
• Gently fold in the chocolate chips and half of the M&M's into the cheesecake mixture. Pour this deliciousness over your prepared crust and smooth the top out with a spatula.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door, letting the cheesecake cool inside for about an hour to prevent cracks.
• After cooling, chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Before serving, top it with the remaining M&M's and slice into delightful pieces to enjoy this sweet treat!