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To prepare Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake Recipe, get prep with all the ingredients. Start by making the crust.

Crust

1

Pulse the cookies in a Grinder to make fine crumbs.

2

In a medium bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

3

Stir with a fork until all the crumbs are moistened.

4

Add the crumb mixture to a 6-inch Spring form pan and gently press about 1-2 inches up the sides of the pan.

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Press the rest of the crumbs into an even layer over the bottom of the pan.

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Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Filling

1

Place dark chocolate chunks in a bowl and set aside.

2

Heat the cream in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds or until you see bubbles.

3

Remove carefully and pour evenly on chopped chocolate.

4

Let it sit for 4-5 minutes undisturbed.

5

Whisk the ganache and make sure there are no lumps. You'll get smooth and silky ganache.

Assembling

1

Pour half of the filling into the cooled crust.

2

Add chocolate chips and pour the remaining filling on top.

3

Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 6 hours or overnight.

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To serve, carefully un-mold the sides of the spring form pan.

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Let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.

6

Top with fresh cherries and dust cocoa powder and powdered sugar on top.

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Slice Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake Recipe and serve as a dinner party dessert.