Description
Indulge in this heavenly Black Forest Cheesecake with layers of chocolate, cherry, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ounce dark chocolate, grated (for garnish)
- Fresh cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the sour cream and cocoa powder, folding until fully incorporated.
- Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust, then layer with half of the cherry pie filling. Repeat with the remaining cheesecake mixture and cherry filling.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an hour.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with grated chocolate and fresh cherries.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality dark chocolate for the crust.
- Letting the cheesecake chill overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg