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Black Forest Cheesecake

1 Chocolate Crust

16 oz. cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/4 cup heavy cream

6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips, melted

1/4 tsp almond extract

Topping:

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Whipped cream

Prepare Chocolate Crust in a 9" springform pan.. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Combine cream cheese and sugar until well-blended.

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Blend in heavy cream, chocolate and extract, and mix until smooth.

Pour mixture into the crust and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Chill for at least 6 hours.

Add the topping just before serving: cover the cheesecake to within 1 1/2 from the edge with cherry pie filling. Place dollops of whipped cream around the edge.