Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

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   Preheat oven to 325u00b0.

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   In top of double boiler, over hot (not boiling) water, combine chocolate and 1/2 cup of the sugar.

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   Heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.

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   Remove from heat; set aside.

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   In small bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter; mix well.

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   Pat firmly into 9-inch spring-form pan, covering bottom and 1/2 inch up sides; set aside.

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   In large bowl beat cream cheese until light and creamy. Gradually beat in remaining 3/4 cup sugar.

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   Mix in sour cream and vanilla.

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   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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    Divide batter in half.

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    Stir melted chocolate mixture into first half.

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    Pour into crumb lined pan; cover with plain batter.

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    With a knife, swirl plain batter with chocolate batter to marbleize.

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    Bake about 50 minutes or until only center of cheesecake will shake.

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    Cool on wire rack; refrigerate until ready to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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