Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Ii

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Steps

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In large bowl , combine chocolate wafer crumbs and butter.

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Pat fimly into 9-inch springform pan , covering bottom and 2 1 / 2 inches up sides.

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Chill.

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees f.

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Combine over hot water , chocolate chips and heavy cream.

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Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth.

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Set aside.

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In large bowl , combine cream cheese and sugar , beating untl creamy.

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Add eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition.

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Add chocolate mixture , cherry liqueur , and vanilla , mix until blended.

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Pour into prepared crust.

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Bake at 325 degrees f.

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For 60 minutes.

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Turn oven off.

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Let stand in oven with door ajar 1 hour.

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Remove , cool completely.

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Chill 24 hours.

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Spread cherry pie filling over top of cheesecake leaving 1-inch from the edge.

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Decorate edge with whipped cream , if desired.

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Ingredients

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chocolate wafers, butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cherry flavored liqueur, vanilla extract, cherry pie filling