Black Forest Cheesecake

Chocolate and cherries ?what a great combination! Here's a cheesy twist with those favorite flavors. It sure is an easy way to be fancy.

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 40 min

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 prepared 9-inch butter-flavored pie crust
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
   
   
2. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add the sugar, chocolate, vanilla extract, and eggs; mix well. Place the crust on a baking sheet. Pour the mixture into the crust.
   
   
3. Bake for 35 minutes or until the filling springs back when touched lightly. Cool on a wire rack.
   
   
4. Spread the cherry pie filling over the top. Chill until ready to serve.