Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake Recipe

Steps

1. 1To prepare Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake Recipe, get prep with all the ingredients. Start by making the crust.
2. 2Pulse the cookies in a Grinder to make fine crumbs.
3. 3In a medium bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
4. 4Stir with a fork until all the crumbs are moistened.
5. 5Add the crumb mixture to a 6-inch Spring form pan and gently press about 1-2 inches up the sides of the pan.
6. 6Press the rest of the crumbs into an even layer over the bottom of the pan.
7. 7Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
8. 8Place dark chocolate chunks in a bowl and set aside.
9. 9Heat the cream in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds or until you see bubbles.
10. 10Remove carefully and pour evenly on chopped chocolate.
11. 11Let it sit for 4-5 minutes undisturbed.
12. 12Whisk the ganache and make sure there are no lumps. You'll get smooth and silky ganache.
13. 13Pour half of the filling into the cooled crust.
14. 14Add chocolate chips and pour the remaining filling on top.
15. 15Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 6 hours or overnight.
16. 16To serve, carefully un-mold the sides of the spring form pan.
17. 17Let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
18. 18Top with fresh cherries and dust cocoa powder and powdered sugar on top.
19. 19Slice Chocolate Lover's Cheesecake Recipe and serve as a dinner party dessert.