Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake(2)

Directions

In large bowl, combine chocolate wafer crumbs and butter.

Pat firmly into 9-inch springform pan, covering bottom and 2½ inches up sides.

Chill.

Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃).

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℉ (160℃). 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 uncovered.

Decorate edge with whipped cream, if desired.