Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

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Title: Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
Categories: Cakes, Desserts
Yield: 16 servings

8 1/2 oz Chocolate Wafers; crush fine
1/2 c Butter; Melted
12 oz Chocolate chips, semi-sweet
1 1/2 c Cream, heavy
16 oz Cheese, cream; Softened
1/4 c Sugar
4 lg Eggs
3/4 c Cherry Flavored Liqueur
1 ts Vanilla
1 lb Cherry Pie Filling
1/2 c Cream, heavy; whipped (opt.)

In large bowl, combine chocolate wafer crumbs and
butter. Pat firmly into 9-inch springform pan,
covering bottom and 2 1/2 inches up sides. Chill.

Preheat oven to 325 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
untl 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 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
uncovered. Decorate edge with whipped cream, if
desired.

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