BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE image

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling, chilled

Steps:

HEAT oven to 300°F. Combine cookie crumbs and butter in small bowl; press firmly onto bottom of ungreased 9-inch spring-form pan. MELT chocolate with sweetened condensed milk in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. BEAT cream cheese until fluffy in large bowl. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and chocolate mixture until smooth. Add eggs, cornstarch and almond extract. Pour over crust. BAKE 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Cool and chill overnight. Top with cherry filling before serving.