Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake, a rich and creamy dessert that perfectly balances the flavors of chocolate and cherry. With a chocolate cookie crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and a topping of luscious cherry pie filling, this dessert is a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
For the topping:
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- Chocolate shavings or drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan to form a crust. Bake for 8 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Fold in melted chocolate. Pour over crust.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until set. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with cherry pie filling and garnish with chocolate.
Notes
- To prevent cracks, bake in a water bath or use a pan of water in the oven.
- You can use fresh cherry compote instead of canned filling for a homemade touch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
