Description
Indulge in our Decadent Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe, a luscious dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate cheesecake with the iconic cherry and whipped cream elements of a traditional Black Forest cake. This stunning treat features a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, a creamy chocolate filling, and a vibrant cherry topping, making it the perfect centerpiece for celebrations or an everyday indulgence. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply treating yourself, this cheesecake will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add cocoa powder and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by melted chocolate.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for about 70 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for an hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with cherry pie filling and whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg