Chocolate Marble Praline Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHOCOLATE MARBLE PRALINE CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes Chocolate
Desserts Cake Mix

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CRUST-----
1 package DH Golden Sugar Cookie Mix
1 Egg
1/2 cup Finely chopped pecans*
-----FILLING-----
1 1/4 cup Frimly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoon Flour
3 package (8oz) cream cheese -- softened
3 Eggs -- lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
1 ounce Unsweetened chocolate -- melted
25 Pecan halves
Caramel flavor topping(opt.)

* For added flavor,toast pecans before chopping.

Spread pecans in single layer on baking sheet. Toast in 350 F oven for 3-5
minutes or until fragrant. Cool completely.

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. FOR CRUST: combine cookie mix, contents of buttery flavor packet from Mix,
1 egg and chopped pecans in large bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended. Press
mixture into bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 F for
20-22 minutes or until edge is light brown and center is set. Remove from
oven.

3. FOR FILLING: Combine brown sugar and flour in small bowl; set aside. Place
cream cheese in large bowl.

Beat at low speed with electric mixer, adding brown sugar mixture gradually.
Remove one cup of batter to small bowl, add melted chocolate. Pour remaining
plain batter onto warm crust. Drop spoonfuls of chocolate batter over plain
batter. Run knife through batters to marble. Arrange pecan halves around top
edge.

Bake at 350 F for 45-55 minutes or until set. Loosen cake from sides of pan
with knife or spatula. Cool completely on rack. Refrigerate 2 hours or until
ready to serve.

4. To serve, remove sides of pan. Glaze top of cheesecake with store bought
caramel flavor topping.

Cut into slices and serve with additional caramel flaovor topping, if desired.

From Duncan Hines-- Favorite Brand Name Recipes-- Fabulous Fall Baking.



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