Double Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars

1. 1

   Heat oven to 325F.

2. 2

   Combine all crust ingredients in bowl.

3. 3

   Press onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.

4. 4

   Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is set.

5. 5

   Place jam in small bowl; stir until smooth.

6. 6

   Combine sugar and cream cheese in another bowl.

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   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.

8. 8

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

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   Add sour cream and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.

10. 10

    Place 1 cup batter in bowl; add chocolate.

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    Stir until well mixed.

12. 12

    Pour plain batter over crust.

13. 13

    Drop spoonfuls of chocolate batter and jam randomly over plain batter.

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    Pull knife through batters and jam to create marbled effect.

15. 15

    Bake 50-55 minutes or until center of cheesecake jiggles slightly when gently shaken.

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    (Do not overbake.)

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    Cheesecake may crack on top and continue to set as it cools.

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    Cool completely.

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    Cover; refrigerate until serving time or up to 1 day.

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    Cut into squares.

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    Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.