1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE® BRAND Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
1 (8-ounce) carton frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup (3 ounces) mini chocolate chips
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling (optional)
2 (6-ounce) ready-made chocolate crumb pie crusts
Recipe
In 1-cup glass measure, stir together gelatin and cold water-let stand 5 minutes to soften.
Pour about 1 inch water into small saucepan- place glass measure in saucepan.
Place saucepan over medium heat-stir until gelatin is dissolved.
Remove measure from saucepan-cool slightly.
In large bowl, combine Eagle Brand, cream cheese and melted chocolate; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture. Fold in whipped topping and chips.
Spread pie filling on bottoms of crusts, if desired.
Spoon chocolate mixture into pie crusts. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
Store covered in refrigerator.
YIELD: 2 cheesecakes (12 servings total)
TIP: To store this cheesecake in the freezer, cover and freeze up to 1 month. Serve frozen, or remove from freezer several hours before serving and let thaw in the refrigerator.