Drunken Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Cherries reconstituted with rum in a rich chocolate cake. Not for the faint of heart!! You may substitute bourbon for the rum if you wish. Brandy may also work, I have not tried that as yet. Ingredients:
chocolate crust-see crust recipe page |
6 ounce dried tart cherries |
1/2 cup dark rum |
1 1/2 pounds philly cream cheese, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
3 large eggs |
1 tea. rum extract |
1 tea. cherry extract |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
Directions:
1. Place cherries in medium bowl or jar.
2. Pour rum over cherries, stir lightly.
3. Cover and set in fridge overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350^.
5. Blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
6. Add eggs one at a time.
7. Add extracts and cream, mixing thoroughly.
8. Layer cherries in prepared pan.
9. Pour filling over cherries.
10. Bake at 350^ for 55-65 minutes.
11. Let cool and refrigerate before serving.
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