Melt chocolate with butter until smooth. Stir in chopped cherries. Spread onto parchment paper and allow to dry. Break into pieces.
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Combine cream cheese and sugars in the large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until smooth, creamy and fluffy.
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Beat in the sour cream, vanilla extract, almond extract and salt until it all comes together. Now add eggs one at a time.
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Pour into a springform pan and bake in a water bath. Wrap the pan well with an oven bag and heavy-duty foil to prevent leaks.
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After baking low and slow and resting in the oven, you'll get an ultra creamy cheesecake with no cracks.
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