Black Forest Cheesecake
This black forest cheesecake combines rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and sweet cherries for a decadent dessert everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert, Cheesecake
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: German-Inspired, European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreo, without filling)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Topping:
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or homemade cherry compote)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate shavings or curls, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing well.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Stir in melted chocolate.
Pour batter over crust. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the center is almost set (slightly wobbly is fine).
Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
Remove, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Top chilled cheesecake with cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Slice and serve.
Notes
Make ahead: Cheesecake tastes even better the next day once flavors meld.
For a more authentic Black Forest flavor, add 1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry liqueur) to the filling or topping.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze (without toppings) for up to 2 months.
Swap canned cherries for fresh homemade cherry compote for a gourmet touch.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/black-forest-cheesecake/
