Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Ingredients

 * 8 1/2 oz chocolate Wafers8 1/2 oz chocolate Wafers, Fine Crush
 * 1/2 c butter, Melted
 * 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate Chips
 * 1 1/2 c heavy cream
 * 16 oz cream cheese, Softened
 * 1/4 c Sugar
 * 4 ea Large eggs
 * 3/4 c cherry Flavored Liqueur
 * 1 ts vanilla extract
 * 1 lb cherry Pie Filling
 * 1/2 c heavy cream Whipped (Opt.)

Directions

 * 1) In large bowl, combine chocolate wafer crumbs and butter.
 * 2) Pat fimly into 9-inch springform pan, covering bottom and 2 1/2 inches up sides.
 * 3) Chill. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
 * 4) Combine over hot (not boiling) water, chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside.
 * 5) In large bowl, combine cream cheese and Sugar, beating untl creamy.
 * 6) Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
 * 7) Add chocolate mixture, cherry liqueur, and vanilla, mix until blended.
 * 8) Pour into prepared crust.
 * 9) Bake at 325 degrees F. for 60 minutes. Turn oven off.
 * 10) Let stand in oven with door ajar 1 hour.
 * 11) Remove, cool completely. Chill 24 hours.
 * 12) Spread cherry pie filling over top of cheesecake leaving 1-inch from the edge.
 * 13) Decorate edge with whipped cream, if desired., Fine Crush 1/2 c butter, Melted