In a large bowl, cream the softened cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla, sugar, and salt until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs, one at a time (beating well after each addition).
Scrape down the bowl with a spatula and stir in the chocolate chunks.
Pour the filling into the prepared springform pan.
Place the pan onto a baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven for 55-60 minutes.
Turn the heat off in the oven and open the door partially.
Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the cheesecake to a cooling rack.
Cool an additional 30 minutes.
Run a knife around the circumference of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
Unlatch the spring on the pan and carefully remove the collar from the cheesecake.
Allow the cheesecake to cool completely.