Description
A decadent cheesecake combining the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries, inspired by the classic Black Forest cake.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- Fresh cherries and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, and cocoa powder.
- Pour half the batter over the crust. Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the batter, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over cheesecake and garnish with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.