Layered Black and White Cheesecake

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   Let cheesecake batter stand at room temperature 1 hour.

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   Mix base cake and butter; press onto bottoms of 4 (9-inch) springform pans (or onto bottom of 1 [9-inch] springform pan for trial recipe), adding 13 oz.

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   base mixture to each pan.

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   Bake in 325 degrees F standard oven 8 min.

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   Cool.

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   Meanwhile, bring cream to boil in saucepan.

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   Pour over bittersweet chocolate in bowl; stir until chocolate is completely melted.

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   Cool.

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   Combine 8 lb.

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    cheesecake batter (or 2 lb.

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    cheesecake batter for trial recipe) and ganache; stir in OREO Pieces.

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    Pour 1.25 lb.

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    of the chocolate batter over each crust; freeze 10 min.

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    or until top of layer is firm to the touch.

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    Cover with 1 lb.

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    of the remaining (plain) cheesecake batter; freeze 10 min.

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    or until top of layer is firm to the touch.

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    Top with remaining chocolate batter.

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    Place in water bath, using separate water-filled pan for each cheesecake.

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    (See directions on tub of Cheesecake Batter for how to prepare water baths.)

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    Bake 1 hour 55 min.

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    to 2 hours 5 min.

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    or until centers are almost set; cool completely.

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    Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.