Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake 2

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE 2

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Oreo cookie crumbs, fine
32 oz Soft cream cheese
3 Large eggs
1 t Vanilla
1/3 c Strained raspberry preserves
1/4 c Whipping cream
2 tb Melted butter
1 1/4 c Sugar
1 c Sour cream
6 oz Semisweet chocolate chips*
6 oz Semisweet chocolate chips

* This 6 oz of chocolate chips should be melted and
cooled slightly.

1. Combine crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of
a 9" spring- form pan.

2. Combine 24 oz cream cheese and sugar, mixing on
medium speed until well blended. Blend in sour cream
and vanilla. Pour over crust.

3. Combine remaining 8 oz cream cheese and melted
chocolate; mix well.
Add red raspberry preserves; mix well. Drop rounded
measuring tablespoons full over the plain cheese
mixture; do not swirl.

4. Bake at 325F for 1 hour 25 minutes. Loosen cake
from rim of pan; cool before removing from pan. Melt
chocolate pieces and whipped cream over low heat
stirring until smooth. Spread over cheesecake.
Chill and garnish with additional whipped cream and
raspberries.



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