Fudge Truffle Cheesecake

Directions

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   Crust: 1 1/2 c chocolate cookie crumbs -- Oreos 4 tbsps unsalted butter -- melted 3 tbsps sugar Filling: 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese -- softened

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   Line the bottom of your springform pan with waxed paper (or do whatever you normally do to keep it from sticking.) For the crust, mix the or

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   Press the mixture onto the bottom of your pan

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   For the filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until blended

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   Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition just until blended

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   Stir in the chocolate

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   Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set

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   Note: I always put a pan of water in the oven with the cheesecake -- helps keep the oven moist so the cheesecake is less likely to crack.