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Black Forest Cheesecake Bliss


  • Author: Sarah White
  • Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A decadent cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, creamy chocolate filling, and luscious cherry topping. Perfect for celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup melted dark chocolate

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or canned)

  • 1/2 cup sugar (for cherry filling)

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • Whipped cream, for topping

  • Chocolate shavings, for garnish

  • Extra cherries, for decoration


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.

  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, then blend in sour cream. Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in chocolate and vanilla.

  3. Pour batter over crust and bake 50–60 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly. Cool in oven 1 hour, then chill at least 4 hours.

  4. In a saucepan, cook cherries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened. Cool completely.

  5. Spread cherry topping over chilled cheesecake. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and extra cherries before serving.

Notes

Best made a day ahead for easier slicing. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze without topping for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American