Description
A rich and creamy dessert combining the classic flavors of Black Forest cake with cheesecake, featuring a chocolate cookie crust topped with luscious cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings (for decoration)
- Extra cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined. Mix in sour cream, then add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in melted dark chocolate and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is just set. Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracks. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Let it cool completely.
- Top the chilled cheesecake with the cherry filling. Decorate with dollops of whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and extra cherries.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth batter. Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly to prevent cracks. Fresh cherries are recommended for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, Black Forest, dessert, chocolate, cherries