Description
Indulge in a slice of Black Forest Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets rich chocolate and tart cherries. This show-stopping dessert is not only visually stunning but also surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for any occasion, it promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With layers of flavor and texture, each bite is a delightful experience that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup fresh or canned cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter until well mixed. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and cocoa powder; mix until fluffy.
- Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract gently until combined.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and then fold it into the filling mixture along with half of the cherries.
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust, layer with remaining cherries, then top with the rest of the filling. Smooth out evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg