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preheat oven to 300F.
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for the crust: in a medium bowl,combine cracker crumbs and sugar.add melted butter stiring to combine
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press the crust into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
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Bake for 6 minutes,let cool
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for the chocolate layer: using double boiler,melt the chocolate and butter,(or microwave on high in 30 second intervals,stiring after each,until chocolate is melted and smooth,about 1 1/2 minutes total)
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whisk in the sugar,eggs,and flour until just combined.
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pour into the bottom of the cooled crust and bake for 15 minutes, let cool
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for the cheesecake layer: spread the caramel topping evenly over the cooled chocolate layer.
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cut the cookie dough crosswise into 1 inch slices.
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place the slices in an even layer over the caramel,pressing gently together to seal edges.
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in a large bowl,beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
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beat the eggs,1 at a time,beating well after each addition.
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beat in the vanilla and flour until just combined.
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stir in the sour cream.pour the mixture over the cookie dough layer and bake for 1 hour.
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remove from.the oven and gently run a knife around the edges to release the crust from the sides of the pan.
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let cool completly.
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for the ganache: using a double boiler,combine the chocolate and cream and melt ( or microwave on high in 30 second intervals,stiring.
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after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth,about 1 minute total).
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spread over the cooled cheesecake.
