Black Forest Cheesecake

"From the Reader's Digest "Cakes" book; this is one of the most decadent cheesecakes ever. Slice it thin, or it may just overwhelm you."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 30mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
1 cake
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Butter a 10" springform pan.
  • Crust:

  • Mix the chocolate crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter in a bowl until completely combined.
  • Press the crust mixture on the bottom and approximately 1/3 of the way up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Filling:

  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar with a heavy duty stand mixer at medium speed until creamy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, until just blended after each.
  • Add the brandy.
  • Pour the filling into the crust.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set; you may use a waterbath, if you wish.
  • Cool the cake in the pan on a rack.
  • Topping:

  • Melt the chocolate (use whichever method you prefer; I prefer the double boiler).
  • Set aside to cool.
  • After cooling, add the sour cream, gently folding to combine completely.
  • Loosen and remove the sides of the springform pan.
  • Spread the chocolate mixture over the top of the cake.
  • Arrange the cherries around the edge of the cake.
  • Chill for AT LEAST 6 hours.

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