Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake #2

The faithful and laborious clergyman of a very large and populous parish had been accustomed, for a long series of years, to preserve notes of his visits to the afflicted, with remarks on the outcome of their affliction – whether life or death, and of the subsequent conduct of those who recovered. He stated, that, during forty years, he had visited more than two thousand people apparently drawing near to death, and who revealed such signs of penitence as would have led him to indulge a good hope of their eternal safety – if they had died at that moment. When they were restored to life and health – he eagerly looked that they should bring forth fruits fit for repentance. But alas! Of the two thousand, only two people manifested an abiding and saving change! The rest, when the terrors of eternity ceased to be in immediate prospect, forgot their pious impressions and their solemn vows – and returned with new avidity to their former worldly mindedness and sinful pursuits, “as the dog returns to its vomit again, and as the sow that was washed to its wallowing in the mire.”

Gorham Abbott

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Choco1	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4	c	Graham cracker crumbs
1/4	c	Sugar
1/4	c	Cocoa
1/2	c	Butter or margarine, melted
2		Cream cheese, softened
1	c	Sour cream
1 1/4	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Cocoa
3		Eggs
2	t	Almond extract
		Whipped Cream
1		Cherry pie filling, chilled

INSTRUCTIONS

Crust - In a small bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, cocoa,
sugar, melted butter or margarine. Press mixture firmly into bottom  of
9-inch spring form or pie pan. (10 inch spring form worked ok).
Filling - In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and
sugar until smooth. Add cocoa, eggs and almond extract; beat until
blended. Pour over prepared crust and bake 45-50 minutes at 350
degrees until center is almost set. Remove from oven and cool about  30
minutes. If using springform pan, loosen cake from side of pan,  cool
completely and remove side of pan. Cover and refrigerate. Just  before
serving, spread or pipe whipped cream around top edge of  cheesecake
and fill top with cherry pie filling. (From Bellingham  Herald)
Excellent!  Recipe by: beck4@nyc.pipeline.com <Eileen and Bob Holze>
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 290 Calories From Fat: 119 Total Fat: 13.5g Cholesterol: 77mg Sodium: 44.5mg Potassium: 181.4mg Carbohydrates: 42.7g Fiber: 2.1g Sugar: 25.7g Protein: 3.3g