Description
A delightful dessert combining chocolate and cherries, featuring a creamy texture and sweet toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate crackers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup fresh cherries (optional, to decorate)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in cocoa powder until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour with the door slightly ajar.
- Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Spread the cherry pie filling over the cold cheesecake. Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream and drizzle on top.
- Top with fresh cherries for decoration and slice to serve.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Don’t overmix to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, chocolate, cherries, easy recipe