Raspberry Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

From HERSHEY’S

Makes 12 servings

This swirled dessert makes a pretty presentation on top of a a decadent-flavored recipe to present to your favorite Valentine.

INGREDIENTS

CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST (recipe follows)

3 packages cream cheese (8 oz. each), softened

1 cup sugar, divided

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

3 eggs

1/4 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2/3 cup seedless red raspberry jam

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 to 4 drops red food color (optional)

RASPBERRY SAUCE (recipe follows)

Fresh raspberries (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1.Prepare CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST. Heat oven to 425 degrees.

2.Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs; beat until well blended. Stir together cocoa and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl. Add oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 1/2 cups cream cheese mixture; blend well. Stir jam to soften. Add jam, flour, and food color, if desired, to remaining mixture in bowl; blend well.

3.Pour half of raspberry mixture into prepared crust. Drop small spoonfuls, about half of chocolate mixture, over raspberry mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining mixture, ending with chocolate on top; gently swirl with knife or metal spatula for marbled effect.

4.Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees; continue baking 55 minutes, or until center appears set. Remove from oven to wire rack. With knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool completely; remove side of pan. Cover; refrigerate several hours before serving. Serve with RASPBERRY SAUCE and raspberries, if desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.

CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together 1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 40 wafers, crushed), 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa in medium bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter or margarine. Press mixture onto bottom and 1/2 inch up side of 9” springform pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes; cool slightly.

RASPBERRY SAUCE: Stir together 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cornstarch in small saucepan; stir in 1 package (10 oz.) frozen red raspberries, thawed. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils; boil and stir 1 minute. Cool; press through sieve to remove seeds. About 1 cup sauce.

Find this recipe and more holiday treats at hersheys.com