Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Black Forest Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake with luscious cherry pie filling and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and melted chocolate. Pour over crust.
- Bake the cheesecake: Bake until just set. Cool gradually, then refrigerate.
- Finish the cheesecake: Spread cherry pie filling over the cheesecake. Whip cream with sugar and garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of kirsch (cherry liqueur) to enhance the taste.
- Always cool the cheesecake gradually to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
