Preheat your oven to 325°F.
In a large bowl using an electric or hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
16 ounces cream cheese
Add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
2 large eggs
Mix in the sour cream, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
1/4 cup sour cream, 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the chocolate pudding powder over the filling mixture and mix until fully incorporated. This will enhance the chocolate flavor and create a creamy texture.
1/4 cup chocolate pudding powder
Add in the cherry preserves and mix until combined.
¼ cup cherry preserves
Pour the cheesecake filling into the premade chocolate pie crust, spreading it evenly.
1 premade chocolate pie crust
Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven and crack the oven door open. Allow the pie to slowly cool in the oven for 1 hour (this will help it to not crack).
After cooling in the oven, remove the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until it's well-chilled and set.
Once the cheesecake pie has chilled and set, spoon the cherry pie filling over the top.
1 cup cherry pie filling
Slice and serve your pie, garnishing each slice with additional cherries or chocolate shavings, if desired.
whipped cream