"Creamy chocolate cheesecake on an Oreo crust, topped with sweetened whipped cream and homemade cherry pie filling...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Crust: 24 Oreo cookies (whole)
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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For the Cheesecake:
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10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
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1¼ cups + 2 tablespoons sugar
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 eggs, at room temperature
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For the Cherry Topping:
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24 ounces frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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Pinch of salt
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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For the Whipped Cream:
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4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy cream