Description
A decadent fusion of rich chocolate cheesecake and classic Black Forest flavors, topped with cherries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup pitted cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Fresh cherries and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, and cocoa powder.
- Fold in chopped cherries. Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until center is set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, warm cherry preserves and spread over cheesecake. Whip cream with powdered sugar and pipe around edges. Garnish with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.