Description
Black Forest Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake filling, and tart cherry pie topping. This show-stopping treat features a delectable chocolate cookie crust that perfectly complements the smooth and velvety texture of the cheesecake. Ideal for celebrations or as a sweet indulgence at home, this cheesecake will surely impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and cocoa powder; mix until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for about 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool in the oven with the door ajar for one hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Top with cherry pie filling before serving.
- Slice and serve with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 81mg