🍫 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒍 🍒

Ingredients:

For the crust:

- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1 cup sour cream

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 3 large eggs

- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling

For the topping:

- 1 cup cherry pie filling

- Fresh cherries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. For the crust: In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.

3. For the cheesecake: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Beat in sour cream and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gently fold in the cherry pie filling.

4. Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.

5. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.

6. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before removing from the pan.

7. For the topping: Spread cherry pie filling over the top of the cheesecake.

8. Garnish with fresh cherries before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Baking Time: 60-70 minutes | Total Time: Approximately 5 hours | Servings: 12 slices