Marbled New York-Style Cheesecake

Rich and creamy, this cheesecake is marbled with swirls of vanilla and chocolate.

Prep Time:20 Minutes
Cook Time:55 Minutes
Serves 8

Ingredients:

1&1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
4 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted

Method:

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, sugar and butter; press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

2.In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth. Beat in eggs, flour and vanilla.

3.Measure 1&1/2 cups batter into medium bowl. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Spoon half the vanilla batter into prepared pan then half the chocolate batter. Repeat process ending with chocolate batter. With metal spatula or table knife, gently swirl batter to marble. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Chill. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.


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