CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE 
1 (6 oz.) pkg. (1 c.) Nestle semi-sweet real chocolate morsels
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 measuring tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. sour cream
1 measuring tsp. vanilla extract
4 eggs

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine over hot (not boiling) water, Nestle semi-sweet real chocolate morsels and 1/2 cup sugar; heat until morsels melt and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; set aside.

In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 measuring tablespoons sugar and melted butter; mix well. Pat firmly into 9 inch springform pan, covering bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides; set aside.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and creamy. Gradually beat in 3/4 cup sugar. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Divide batter in half. Stir melted chocolate mixture into first half. Pour into crumb-lined pan; cover with plain batter. With a knife, swirl plain batter with chocolate batter to mableize. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes or until only 2 to 3 inch circle in center will shake. Cool at room temperature; refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes one 9" cheesecake.

 

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