A decadent fusion of rich chocolate cheesecake and classic Black Forest flavors, topped with cherries and whipped cream.
Author:Trusted Blog
Ingredients
Scale
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.