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Classic Cream Cheese Softened Cheesecake-Microwave Cake

Classic Cream Cheese Softened Cheesecake-Microwave Cake is built on Fine Crush Chocolate Wafers, Cream Cheese Softened, Sour Cream, Sugar, and Milk. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 8 oz
• 1/2 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 2 oz
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 oz

Method (preview)

1. 1

   For Crust: Place margarine in the microwave pan.

2. 2

   Cook, uncovered, on HIGH for 45-60 seconds or until melted.

3. 3

   Stir in crushed chocolate wafers until all is moistened.

4. 4

   Press mixture firmly against bottom and sides of pan.

5. 5

   Cook, uncovered, on HIGH for 1- 1 1/2 minutes or until set, rotating pan a half-turn after 30 seconds.

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   Stir in 2 oz. melted chocolate and vanilla.

8. 8

   Pour cream cheese mixture into crust.

9. 9

   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.

10. 10

    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.

11. 11

    Drizzle chocolate mixture on top of cheesecake.