Chocolate Cheesecake- SINFUL

Directions

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   Microwave* (yes microwave): Combine pudding mix, sugar and milk in 1 1/2 quart microwave- safe bowl; blend well.
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   Add chocolate pieces.
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   Cook high for 3 minutes.
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   Stir well and cook 2 minutes longer, until mixture comes to a full boil.
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   Add vanilla; set aside.
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   With electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
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   Beat in egg yolks; then add reserved pudding.
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   Place egg whites in small narrow bowl.
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   With clean beaters and electric mixer at high speed, beat until stiff peaks form.
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    Gently fold in small amount of cheese mixture to the egg whites.
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    Fold egg white mixture that you were just working with into remaining cheese mixture that you had set aside, blend well.
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    Pour into 12 x 7 1/2 inch microwave- safe dish, lightly greased on bottom only.
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    Place dish on inverted microwave-safe pie plate.
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    Cook at High 10 to 12 minutes, rotate dish several times (if you don't have a microwave that has a carousel), until evenly puffed across top.
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    When done, place on flat heatproof surface; cool to room temperature.
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    Cut into squares if you like.
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    Store in refrigerator.
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    *Cooking time is approximate due to oven sizes varying.
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    **To soften the cream cheese put it in the microwave for a few seconds.
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    It will help greatly!