Ingredients

• Chocolate wafer cookies - 1 ½ cups, crushed
• Unsalted butter - ¼ cup, melted
• Cream cheese - 24 oz, softened
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Eggs - 4
• Semi-sweet chocolate - 4 oz, melted
• Heavy cream - ¼ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. 2.

   Mix crushed chocolate wafer cookies and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

3. 3.

   Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.

4. 4.

   Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined.

5. 5.

   Remove 1 cup of the cheesecake batter and mix it with the melted chocolate and heavy cream.

6. 6.

   Pour the plain batter over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate mixture over the plain batter.

7. 7.

   Use a knife to gently swirl the chocolate mixture into the plain batter to create a marble effect.

8. 8.

   Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.

9. 9.

   Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.

10. 10.

    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Facts