Description
A decadent recipe that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries in a creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ½ cup dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next.
- Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Top with cherry pie filling and dark chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Garnish with whipped cream for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Forest Cheesecake Symphony