CHOCOLATE CHIP CHERRY CHEESECAKE

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I fell in love with cooking when I was 11 years old, and have enjoyed creating and modifying recipes since then. This cheesecake was a big hit when I first made it, and everyone agrees that it's the best flavor combination. -Shelly Klingler, Bloomington, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (12 ounces) maraschino cherries
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 chocolate cookie crust (9 inches)
6 chocolate-covered cherries

Steps:

  • Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 2 teaspoons juice. Cut cherries into quarters; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and reserved cherry juice until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and reserved cherries., Pour into crust (crust will be full). Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with chocolate-covered cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 calories, Fat 41g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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