A Whiskey Chocolate Dream Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups Hemp Hearts
• ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 containers (16 oz)Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup whiskey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a food processor, blend the Hemp Hearts until finely ground. Add the melted butter and sugar, then pulse until well combined.
3. Press the Hemp Hearts mixture evenly onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and mix well.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the whiskey and vanilla extract.
6. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and stir until smooth. Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
7. Pour the filling over the baked Hemp Hearts crust and spread it out evenly.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
9. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
10. Spoon the whipped cream over the cooled cheesecake and spread it out evenly. Top with the halved cherries.
11. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.