✓ Crush chocolate cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form

✓ Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined

✓ Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form crust

✓ Beat softened cream cheese until smooth

✓ Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined

✓ Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form

✓ Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture

✓ Add unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until well incorporated

✓ Pour chocolate cheesecake mixture over prepared crust

✓ Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight

✓ Top with cherry pie filling before serving

✓ Garnish with fresh cherries if desired