1 c. chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 c. sugar

Mix together, press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
1/4 tsp. almond extract

Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time. Blend in chocolate chips and extract, pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.

1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
Frozen whipped topping, thawed

Top cheese cake with cherry pie filling and whipped topping just before serving. 10-12 servings.