Description
Treat yourself to a slice of Black Forest Cheesecake, where rich chocolate layers meet tart cherries and creamy cheesecake. This delightful dessert is perfect for any celebration, combining nostalgic flavors that evoke cherished memories. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cheesecake will be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup whipped cream (homemade preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add sour cream and cocoa powder, mixing gently.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, then pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are firm but center jiggles slightly. Turn off the oven, leaving the cheesecake inside to cool gradually.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving. Top with fresh cherries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Substitute cherries with raspberries or use dark chocolate for an intense flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing. Chill overnight for enhanced flavor and texture.