Title: Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
Categories: Cheesecake Dessert
Yield: 10 Servings

1	c	Semi-sweet chocolate ships
1 1/4	c	Graham-cracker crumbs
1/4	c	Butter, melted
3/4	c	Sugar
1	ts	Vanilla extract
1/2	c	Sugar
2	tb	Sugar
2	pk	Cream cheese, soft 8 oz size
1/2	c	Sour cream
4		Eggs
1. Pr	ehea	t oven to 325 degrees

2. Combine over hot (not boiling) water, chocolate chips and 1/2 cup sugar; heat until chips melt and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; set aside.

3. In small bowl, combine graham-cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter; mix well. Pat firmly into 9" springform pan, covering bottom and 1//2 inch up sides; set aside.

4. In large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and creamy. Gradually beat in 3/4 cup sugar. Mix sour cream and vanilla extract. Add egge, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Divide batter in half. Stir melted chocolate mixture into first half. Pour into crumb-lined pan; cover with plain batter. With knife, swirl plain batter with chocolate batter to marbleize.

5. Bake for 50 minutes or until only 2-3 inch circle in center will shake. Cool at room temperatute; refrigerate.

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