Ingredients

How to make it

  • Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add 1/3 cup sugar, beating well.
  • Gradually add flour, beating at low speed until blended.
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and pistachios.
  • Press into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears.
  • Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla. (Do not overmix.)
  • Pour half of batter into crust; sprinkle with chocolate morsels to within 3/4 inch of edge.
  • Pour in remaining batter, starting at outer edge and working toward center.
  • Place cheesecake on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until set.
  • Cool on a wire rack 1 hour.
  • Serve slightly warm with sweetened whipped cream, if desired.
  • Garnish, if desired.

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    " It was excellent "
    herby ate it and said...
    oh my, warm choclate
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    " It was excellent "
    tuilelaith ate it and said...
    You must have a a dark side posting this!!!! Now I have to make it and eat it alll!
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