Marbled Cheesecake

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   Preheat oven to 375F.

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   To pepare crust, in a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter.

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   Mix well.

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   Press into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan.

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   Wrap the outside of pan with heavy-duty foil.

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   Set aside.

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   In a large mixing bowl, using an electeic mixer, set on medium speed, beat cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes, Beat in sour cream, flour and vanilla.

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

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   Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the batter ot a small bowl.

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    Stir in chocolate.

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    Spread 1/2 vanilla batter over crust.

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    Top with chocolate batter.

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    Spoon remaining vanilla batter over chocolate.

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    Top with remaining chocolate.

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    Using a knife, gently swirl batter together.

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    Place pan in a shallow roasting pan.

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    Add enough boiling water to come half-way up the sides of springform pan.

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    Bake until just set, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

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    Place pan on a wire rack and cool to room temperature.

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    Cover and chill for 4 hours.

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    Test cheesecake doneness: Remove the pan from oven and shake very gently - cake should be set, not wobbly in center.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.