Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups chocolate graham crackers, crushed
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the crushed chocolate graham crackers and melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
2. Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Allow to cool slightly before adding to the cream cheese mixture.
6. Fold the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust.
7. Top the cheesecake layer with the cherry pie filling, spreading it evenly over the surface.
8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
9. Once set, cut into bars and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Bars!

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