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                 Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake-Microwave

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Serving Size  : 7    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Microwave

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3      tbsp          Margarine
  1      c             Fine crush chocolate wafers
  8      oz            Cream cheese -- softened
    1/2  c             Sour cream
    1/3  c             Sugar
    1/4  c             Milk
  1                    Egg -- beaten
  2      oz            Semisweet chocolate; melted
                       Cooled
    1/2  tsp           Vanilla
  1      oz            Semisweet chocolate -- opt.
  1      tsp           Shortening -- opt.

For Crust:  Place margarine in the microwave pan.  Cook, uncovered, on HIGH
for 45-60 seconds or until melted.  Stir in crushed chocolate wafers until
all is moistened.  Press mixture firmly against bottom and sides of pan.
Cook, uncovered, on HIGH for 1- 1 1/2 minutes or until set, rotating pan a
half-turn after 30 seconds.

For Filling:  In medium mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar,
milk, and egg; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed just until smooth.
Stir in 2 oz. melted chocolate and vanilla.  Pour cream cheese mixture into
crust.  Cook, uncovered, on MEDIUM for 11-14 minutes or until a knife
inserted 2 inches from edge comes out clean, giving dish a quarter-turn every
3 minutes.  (Center will be slightly set, but not firm.)  Cool slightly, then
refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set.

For Topping:  (optional)  In a 1 3/4 quart casserole cook remaining 1 oz.
chocolate and shortening, uncovered, on HIGH for 2-3 minutes or until melted;
stir until smooth.  Drizzle chocolate mixture on top of cheesecake.

Per serving: 405 cal, 30 g fat, 86 mg chol

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