CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE

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My love for chocolate-covered cherries inspired this fun and fancy cheesecake that's perfect for Christmas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 32 wafers)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
CHEESECAKE:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained, rinsed and quartered
1/2 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided
1/2 ounce white baking chocolate

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chocolate crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla. Gently fold in cherries and pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , In a microwave, melt the semisweet chocolate, butter and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Cool for 2 minutes; pour over cheesecake. Spread over the top and let it run down the sides. Cool. , In a small saucepan, melt white chocolate and remaining shortening. Drizzle over the top. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Crossy skits SRM
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I love this cheesecake! The chocolate and cherry flavors are amazing together, and the cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cheesecake.


Anss Production
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This cheesecake was delicious! The chocolate and cherry flavors were perfect together, and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Leon Parker
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The chocolate and cherry flavors were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Aaditya Mahato
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I made this cheesecake for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cheesecake was so rich and decadent, and the chocolate and cherry flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this cheesecake again.


DENGAR KHAN
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This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! The chocolate and cherry flavors were perfect together, and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cheesecake.


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