Velvet Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup canned cherry pie filling

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to create the crust.
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan. Drop spoonfuls of cherry pie filling on top of the cheesecake batter and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully chilled.
Before serving, top with extra cherry pie filling and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 10-12 servings

Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Velvet Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake. This decadent dessert features a luscious chocolate cookie crust, a velvety cream cheese filling with swirls of sweet cherry pie filling. It’s a perfect treat for any special occasion.

Nutrition Information: Calories: 420, Fat: 28g, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 6g

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