"Michael" > wrote in message
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I have never made a cheesecake. At recipesource.com I am simply
overwhelmed by the selection. Can you recommend a good yet simple
cheesecake recipe for me to start out on? I'm going to get a
springform pan tomorrow. I assume I need one. Most of the cheesecake
recipes I've seen call for them.

Thank you, Michael


This is super!:



Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 1/4 cup sugar, divided
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar

combine crumbs, melted margarine and 1/4 cup sugar
press on bottom of 8" or 9" springform pan & set aside
in bowl, with electric mixer, beat cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla until
creamy
beat in eggs, one at a time
blend in sour cream
in microwave, melt chocolate chips and add 1/4 cup sugar
blend 1/2 cup of the cheesecake mixture into chocolate chip sugar mixture
spread the cheesecake mixture into the pan
drop dollops of the chocolate mixture on the cheesecake and swirl with a
knife
bake @ 350 for 60 to 70 minutes or until the center is set
turn off oven
leave the oven door slightly ajar, leave cheesecake in oven for 1 hour
chill 4 hours or overnight