There is something wonderful about the combination of mini-chocolate chips and tart cherry topping. It is easy to make. The crust is a no-bake crust, and the filling is quick and easy. All you need is a springform pan. It is best served cold with a cup of steaming coffee.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 15minutes
Cook Time 40minutes
Total Time 55minutes
Servings 12
Author Homemade Italian Cooking with Cara
Ingredients
1 ¾cupsgraham cracker crumbs
⅔cupsugar
⅓cupbuttermelted
3 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
3eggs
1teaspoonvanilla
¾cupsugar
1 ⅔’s cups mini-chocolate chiplarge chips will not work
1 15ouncecan tart cherry pie filling
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees
Make Crust: Spray a 9 inch springform pan with baking spray. Place springform pan on a baking sheet for easier handling.
Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter and stir until all cracker crumbs are coated.
Press crumb mixture in pan, forming a crust 2 inches up the sides. Pack the crust down well with your hand.
Make filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until fluffy and smooth.
Stir in by hand mini-chocolate chips. Pour filling on top of crust. Tap gently to remove any air bubbles.
Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 250 degrees and continue baking for 30 minutes longer. The center will slightly jiggle when done. Remove from oven and let completely cool on the counter to set.
Spread cherry pie filling over top. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.