Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake(2)

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 26 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 1783 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

8 1/2 ounces chocolate wafers crush fine
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
3/4 cup liqueur cherry, flavor
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound cherry pie filling
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream whipped , optional

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 539g
Amount per Serving
Calories 1783 67% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 133.0g205%
 Saturated Fat 80.0g400%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 546mg182%
Sodium 811mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 128.0g43%
 Dietary Fiber 7.0g29%
 Sugars 67.0g
Protein 24.0g47%
Vitamin A 87%  Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 24%  Iron 35%

* 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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