Black Forrest Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Butter 9-inch pan.
2. 2
   Finely crush cookies.
3. 3
   Cut in butter until mixture is well blended.
4. 4
   Press crumbs into bottom of pan and up sides to 3/4-inch of top.
5. 5
   Refrigerate 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 350°.
7. 7
   Heat whipping cream and chocolate over low heat until melted.
8. 8
   Cool 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
10. 10
    Beat in eggs.
11. 11
    Add chocolate and vanilla.
12. 12
    Stir well. Pour into crust.
13. 13
    Bake 1 1/4 hours.
14. 14
    Cool completely.
15. 15
    Serve with cherry pie filling and whipped cream.