Description
Indulge in Black Forest Cheesecake Bliss, a decadent dessert combining rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and tart cherries. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add heavy cream and mix until just combined.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the cookie crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is mostly set.
- Let the cheesecake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the top.
- Chill the Black Forest Cheesecake Bliss for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother crust, you can pulse chocolate cookies in a food processor.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a lump-free filling.
- Do not overmix the cream cheese batter.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before chilling for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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