Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 hours Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 35 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 370 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 10 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 cup pretzels finely crushed
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup margarine melted
16 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder european style
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream dairy
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In medium bowl, stir together crushed pretzels, 1 tablespoon sugar and butter.

Press mixture onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

Bake 8 minutes; cool slightly.

In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar and cocoa.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in sour cream and vanilla; blend well.

Pour batter over crust.

Bake 35 minutes.

Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven 20 minutes without opening door.

Remove from oven.

With knife, loosen cake from side of pan.

Cool completely; remove side of pan.

Cover; refrigerate.

Garnish as desired.

Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 112g
Amount per Serving
Calories 370 69% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.0g44%
 Saturated Fat 15.0g74%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 103mg34%
Sodium 246mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g8%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
 Sugars 22.0g
Protein 6.0g12%
Vitamin A 22%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8%  Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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