WARM FUDGE-FILLED CHEESECAKE

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From Southern Living, January 1998. Warm leftover cheesecake slices in the microwave 30 seconds before serving. My husband says this is the best cheesecake I have ever made.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 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 on a wire rack 1 hour.
  • Serve slightly warm with sweetened whipped cream, if desired.
  • Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.6, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 27.5, Cholesterol 174, Sodium 305.1, Carbohydrate 60.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 47.2, Protein 11.6

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