Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with layers of chocolate and cherries, inspired by the classic Black Forest cake.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 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 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix 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 and sour cream.
- Fold in melted chocolate chips. Pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with cherry pie filling and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.