Description
Experience the ultimate indulgence with this Decadent Black Forest Cheesecake, a luxurious dessert that expertly combines layers of rich chocolate, velvety cream cheese, and tart cherries. Perfect for celebrations or as a special treat, this cheesecake not only dazzles the palate but also serves as a stunning centerpiece for any dessert table. Smooth and creamy with a delightful cherry topping, every bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 can (14 oz) cherries in syrup, drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, cocoa powder, and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave cheesecake inside with the door ajar for an hour before cooling completely. Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
- Top with drained cherries before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg