Description
A rich and creamy black forest cheesecake with layers of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until set.
- Let the cheesecake cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with cherry pie filling and whipped cream before serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Feel free to add more cherries on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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