Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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The wonderful flavors of orange and chocolate combine in this creamy cheesecake.Aida Babbel, Coquitlam, British Columbia Ingredients:
1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs |
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1-1/3 cups sugar |
4 eggs, lightly beaten |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
2 teaspoons grated orange peel |
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted |
whipped cream, optional |
Directions:
1. Place a lightly greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Sprinkle crumbs over bottom and sides of the pan; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in orange juice and peel. Set aside 3/4 cup; pour remaining filling into pan.
3. Stir chocolate into reserved filling. Drop by spoonfuls over filling; cut through batter with a knife to swirl the chocolate.
4. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 350° for 75-80 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull.
5. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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