Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
CRUST

1 1/2 cups chocolate Graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup margarine, melted

FILLING
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup milk at room temperature

1/3 cup peanut butter at room temperature

1/2 cup Guittard semisweet chocolate chips, melted

PREPARATION: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil an 8-inch spring form pan. In a bowl or food processor, combine the crumbs with the margarine and mix well. Place the crumb mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan and press it against the bottom and sides.

In a large bowl, combine 1 package of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the milk and the peanut butter and beat until smooth. Pour into the prepared crust and set aside. In the same bowl, combine the remaining 1 package cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup milk and beat until smooth. Fold in the melted chocolate and mix until well-blended. Using a circular motion, pour the chocolate mixture into the peanut butter mixture. With a thin metal spatula or knife, swirl the different colored mixtures around to create a marbled pattern.

Bake until firm, about 45-50 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Makes 10 servings.

Posted by: admin | 11-25-2006 | 12:11 AM
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