Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

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“I started cooking when I was 11 years old. I fell in love with cooking, and have enjoyed creating and modifying recipes since then. This cheesecake was a big hit when I first made it, and everyone agrees that it's the best flavor combination.” Shelly Klingler - Bloomington, Illinois

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Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 jar (12 ounces) maraschino cherries
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 chocolate cookie crust (9 inches)
  • 6 chocolate-covered cherries

Directions

  • Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 2 teaspoons juice. Cut cherries into quarters; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and reserved cherry juice until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and reserved cherries.
  • Pour into crust (crust will be full). Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with chocolate-covered cherries. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 682 calories, 41 g fat (22 g saturated fat), 154 mg cholesterol, 384 mg sodium, 77 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008, p55

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Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by mreilly615

This was fantastic. I will make this again and again. The family loved it.


Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2009 by thescotts05

This is a huge hit with everyone that enjoys cheesecake!!!!


Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2009 by Italiancook

This recipe sounds yummy.  I'll have to give it a try.

 
 
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