Indulge in the perfect combination of black forest cake and creamy cheesecake in this decadent dessert.

This Black Forest Cheesecake recipe is a delightful twist on the classic cake, featuring a chocolate graham cracker crust, a luscious layer of creamy chocolate cheesecake, and a topping of cherry pie filling. It's the perfect treat for any special occasion or as a sweet ending to a delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1 can cherry pie filling

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate.
4. Pour cream cheese mixture over crust. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set.
5. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen. Cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.
6. Before serving, top with cherry pie filling.
7. Slice and enjoy!

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