Chocolate Rum Cheesecake

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   Preheat the oven to 325F.

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   Prepare the graham cracker crust in a springform pan.

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   Refrigerate the pan until needed.

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   Melt the chocolate over low heat.

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   Add the rum.

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   Set aside.

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   Beat the cream cheese until fluffy.

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   Gradually beat in the sugar, sour cream and vanilla.

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   Beat in the eggs, one at a time.

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    Mix well.

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    Place the bowl over HOT(!)

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    water and stir until smooth.

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    Pour one quarter of the batter into another bowl.

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    Set aside.

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    Mix the chocolate into the remaining batter.

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    Stir over HOT(!)

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    water until smooth.

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    Take the springform pan from the refrigerator.

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    Pour in the chocolate batter.

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    Gently pour the plain batter over the top of the chocolate batter.

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    Form swirls in the batter with a fork (some of the chocolate should show).

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    Bake for 50 minutes.

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    Cool to room temperature.

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    Remove the rim from the springform pan.

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    Refrigerate overnight.

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    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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