"Creamy cheesecake loaded with fresh cherries and chocolate chips layered between a chocolate crust and chocolate crumble topping...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups old fashioned oats
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour*
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2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
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1 cup packed Imperial Sugar Light Brown Sugar
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3/4 cup halved walnuts
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 1/4 cups butter, room temperature
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1 lb cream cheese, room temperature
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2/3 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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2 eggs
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1 cup pitted, halved fresh cherries
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2/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
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*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.