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Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

The wonderful flavors of orange and chocolate combine in this creamy cheesecake.—Aida Babbel, Coquitlam, British Columbia

12-16 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours + chilling

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

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.
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.
Stir chocolate into reserved filling. Drop by spoonfuls over filling;
cut through batter with a knife to swirl the chocolate.
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.
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

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Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake (continued)

Directions (continued)

hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with whipped cream if
desired. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 315 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 115 mg cholesterol, 196 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein.