Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1200 Minutes |
Ready In: 1220 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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classic combination Ingredients:
1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs |
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted |
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope gelatin, unflavored |
1/4 cup water, cold |
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/3 cup cocoa |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
1 cup whipping cream, whipped |
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling |
Directions:
1. For Crust: Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter or margarine; press onto bottom of 9 inch spring form pan.
2. Bake at 350: F. for 10 minutes.
3. Cool.
4. NOTE: You can also use a ready made chocolate wafer crust. For Cheesecake; Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.
5. Combine cream cheese, sugar, cocoa and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
6. Gradually add gelatin, mixing until blended.
7. Fold in remaining ingredients; pour over crust. Chill until firm.
8. Pour cherry pie filling over top of cheesecake. Cut and serve.
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