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Black Forest  / Cheese Cake

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs or crushed graham crackers

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Chocolate Layer:

6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 ounces cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup whipped cream

For the Cherry Topping:

1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling

Optional Garnish:

Additional whipped cream

Chocolate shavings

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Prepare the Crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill.

Melt the Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate until smooth; spread over the crust. Chill.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Fold in whipped cream.

Layer the Cheesecake: Spread half the filling over the chocolate. Top with half the cherry pie filling. Repeat layers.

Chill and Set: Refrigerate overnight.

Garnish and Serve: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.

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