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Tasty Apprentice
Hey dessert lovers! If you're craving a decadent treat that's sure to impress, this Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence. With a rich chocolate cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a luscious cherry topping, this dessert is perfect for special occasions or a sweet everyday treat. Plus, the chocolate glaze adds a decadent finish that's hard to resist. Get ready to wow your friends and family with this delicious and easy-to-make cheesecake! 
Ingredients:
Directions:
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like OREO)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 pinches salt, divided, or to taste
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, divided
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 325Β°F (165Β°C).
- Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor or blender until they turn into fine crumbs.
- Mix the crumbs with melted butter and 1 pinch of salt. Stir until well combined, then press the mixture into the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Blend in the almond extract and sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
- Pour half of the cream cheese batter into the prepared crust. Spread 1 cup of cherry pie filling evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter.
- Place the springform pan on a cookie sheet and bake in the center of the oven for about 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack for about 1 hour.
- For the glaze, heat the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Remove from heat, add the chocolate chips and a pinch of salt, and stir until smooth.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Release the sides of the springform pan and place the cheesecake on the prepared sheet. Pour the chocolate glaze over the cheesecake, letting some drip down the sides.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to chill completely. Slice into 16 pieces and top each with a bit of the remaining cherry pie filling before serving.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake! 
The combo of rich chocolate and cherries is totally drool-worthyβthanks for sharing this tempting recipe! 
Thanks for the love!
