Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).

2. 2

   Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix them with the melted unsalted butter.

3. 3

   Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

5. 5

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave.

8. 8

   Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust.

9. 9

   Drizzle half of the melted chocolate over the cream cheese layer.

10. 10

    Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over the chocolate.

11. 11

    Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate on top and use a knife to swirl it into the cream cheese mixture.

12. 12

    Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.

13. 13

    Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.