Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake2

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE2

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Cheese
Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----BASE-----
1 1/2 c Finely crushed oreos (18)
2 tb Margarine, melted
-----BODY-----
4 pk 8-ounce cream cheese, soften
1 1/4 c Sugar
3 ea Eggs
1 c Sour cream
1 t Vanilla
1 pk 6-ounce semi-sweet chocolate
1/3 c Strained raspberry preserves
-----TOPPING-----
1 pk 6-ounce semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 c Whipping cream

BASE: Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom
of 9-inch springform pan.
BODY: Combine 3 packages cream cheese and sugar,
mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well
blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after
each addition. Blend in sour cream and vanilla; pour
over crust. Combine remaining package cream cheese
and melted chocolate, mixing at medium speed on
electric mixer until well blended. Add preserves; mix
well. Drop rounded measuring tablespoonfuls of
chocolate cream cheese batter over plain cream cheese
batter; do not swirl. Bake at 325, 1 hour and 20
minutes.
Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim
of pan.
TOPPING: Melt chocolate pieces with whipping cream
over low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread over
cheesecake. Chill. Garnish with additional whipped
cream, raspberries and fresh mint, if desired.



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