Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with Warm Cherry Compote
| Yield: | 12 servings |
| Categories: |
| 8 | oz | Bittersweet chocolate |
| 2 | lb | Cream cheese; cut into cubes |
| 1 1/2 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 3 | Whole eggs | |
| 2 | Eggs; separated | |
| 1/4 | c | Creme de cacao |
| 1 | ts | Pure vanilla extract |
| CHERRY COMPOTE | ||
| 2 | tb | Unsalted butter |
| 5 | c | Fresh cherries; pitted |
| 3/4 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 1/2 | c | Brandy |
| 1/2 | ts | Pure vanilla extract |
| 1 | ts | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 | c | Heavy whipping cream; whipped to soft |
| ; peaks | ||
| Mint sprigs; for garnish |
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