INGREDIENTS

1. Crust

2. 1 1/2cupschocolate graham cracker crumbs
3. 1/4cupbrown sugar
4. 1/3cup meltedbutter

5. Filling

6. 1 (8 ounce)packagecream cheese
7. 1 (14 ounce)cansweetened condensed milk
8. 1cupwhipping cream
9. 3tablespoonscherry pie filling(or cherry jam)

DIRECTIONS

1. Blend the crumbs and sugar together in a bowl, then add the melted butter.
2. Stir until mixed then press into a heart-shaped silicone mold (or a 9″ springform pan or pie plate).
3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
4. With an electric mixer, the beat cream cheese until fluffy.
5. Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue beating until well blended.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff.
7. Fold the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until well blended.
8. Add cherry filling to the filling mixture. This will give your cheesecake that nice, Valentine’s Day pink tint.
9. Spread the mixture over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
10. Garnish with your choice of chocolate shavings, cherries, whipped cream, or berries.