Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
rec.food.recipes/Anne Edgell/1999

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 pkg (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling

For Crust:
Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter or margarine; press onto bottom of 9 inch spring form pan. Bake at 350F. for 10 minutes. Cool. NOTE: You can also use a ready made chocolate wafer crust.

For Cheesecake;
Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.

Combine cream cheese, sugar, cocoa and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin, mixing until blended. Fold in remaining ingredients; pour over crust.

Chill until firm. Pour cherry pie filling over top of cheesecake. Cut and serve.