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Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake(2)
* Exported from MasterCook *
Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake (2)
Recipe By : <jopete@atlas.odyssee.net>
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes Chocolate
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 1/2 oz Chocolate wafers -- crush fine
1/2 c Butter -- melted
12 oz Chocolate chips -- semi-sweet
1 1/2 c Whipping cream
16 oz Cream cheese -- softened
1/4 c Sugar
4 lg Eggs
3/4 c Cherry Flavored Liqueur
1 t Vanilla
1 lb Cherry Pie Filling
1/2 c Whipping cream -- whipped (optional)
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 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¿ 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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