Cherry Swirled Cheesecake

 

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1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

The Directions

Combine crumbs, sugar and butter; press mixture into the bottom of 9-inch springform pan. In blender, purée pie filling until smooth; add orange rind. In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Add eggs, lemon juice and vanilla extract; mix well. Pour half of cream cheese mixture into springform pan; top with 1/2 cup pie filling. Repeat layering. With knife swirl pie filling into cheese mixture. Bake at 300 degrees F for 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Cool; chill. Serve with remaining cherry mixture.

Source: E-Cookbooks.net

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