"This chocolate cheesecake is decadent, delicious & perfect for a Valentine's Day treat!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups chocolate graham cookies
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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9 ounces high-quality 70% bittersweet chocolate (chopped, about 2 cups)
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24 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
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1 cup sugar
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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5 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon sugar
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4 ounces high-quality 70% bittersweet chocolate (chopped, about 1 cup)
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2 cups cherries (frozen & thawed)
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons bourbon
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1 cinnamon stick
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1/2 vanilla bean (split and beans scraped)
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1/2 lemon (juice)
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1/4 cup water