Warm Fudge-Filled Cheesecake


 

Keri C

TVWBB Wizard
Here's a tasty and decadent dessert for the upcoming holidays...
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Warm Fudge-Filled Cheesecake

Warm leftover cheesecake slices in the microwave 30 seconds before serving.

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla, divided
2/3 cup chopped pistachios
4 packages cream cheese, softened (8-ounce each)
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate mini-morsels
Sweetened whipped cream (optional)
Garnish: chocolate shavings

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add 1/3 cup sugar, beating well. Gradually add flour, beating at low speed until blended. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and pistachios. Press into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla. (Do not overmix.)

Pour half of batter into prepared crust; sprinkle with chocolate morsels to within 3/4 inch of edge. Pour in remaining batter, starting at outer edge and working toward center. Place cheesecake on a baking sheet.

Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until set. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 1 hour. Serve slightly warm with sweetened whipped cream, if desired. Garnish, if desired.


YIELD: Makes 12 servings
COOKING TIME: 1 hr., 15 min.
 

 

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