Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake #1

25 hours Prep: 2 hours Cook: 1 hours

458 calories per serving view nutrition facts

16 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

8 1/2	ounces	chocolate wafers	fine crush
1/2	cup	butter	melted
12	ounces	chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1 1/2	cups	heavy whipping cream
16	ounces	cream cheese	softened
1/4	cup	sugar
4	large	eggs	large
3/4	cup	liqueur	cherry, flavor
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1	pound	cherry pie filling
1/2	cup	heavy whipping cream	optional

Directions

In large bowl, combine chocolate wafer crumbs and butter.

Pat fimly into 9-inch springform pan, covering bottom and 2 1/2 inches up sides.

Chill.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Combine over hot (not boiling) water, chocolate chips and heavy cream.

Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth.

Set aside.

In large bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar, beating until creamy.

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

Add chocolate mixture, cherry liqueur, and vanilla; mix until blended.

Pour into prepared crust.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 60 minutes.

Turn oven off.

Let stand in oven with door ajar 1 hour.

Remove, cool completely.

Chill 24 hours.

Spread cherry pie filling over top of cheesecake leaving 1-inch from the edge.

Decorate edge with whipped cream, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 139g

Amount per Serving

Calories 458 68% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.0g	53%
Saturated Fat 21.0g	104%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 142mg	47%
Sodium 204mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 17.0g
Protein 6.0g	12%

Vitamin A	23%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	6%		Iron	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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