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3-Step Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe

3-Step Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Posted by Jerseygirl Mon, 3 May 2004, at 7:59 a.m.

Makes 8 servings

2 packages (8 ounces each) PHILADELPHIAŽ Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 HONEY MAIDŽ Graham or OREOŽ Pie Crust (6 ounces)

Prep Time 10 minutes plus refrigerating
Bake Time 40 minutes

1. BEAT cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup of the
chips.
2. POUR into crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chips.
3. BAKE at 350°F for 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake:

Prepare as directed, adding 1/3 cup peanut butter to cream cheese mixture before beating in eggs.

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Prepare as directed, adding 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana to cream cheese mixture before beating in eggs.