Black Forest Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Chocolate shavings - For garnish
• Whipped cream - 1 cup
• Cherry pie filling - 1 can
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Eggs - 3
• Cocoa powder - 1/4 cup
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Cream cheese - 16 oz
• Butter - 1/4 cup, melted
• Chocolate cookie crumbs - 1 1/2 cups

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature.
8. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to set.
9. Before serving, spread the cherry pie filling over the top of the cheesecake.
10. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
11. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!