Description
Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that skillfully combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate with the tartness of fresh cherries. This creamy cheesecake rests on a buttery graham cracker crust and is topped with vibrant cherries, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering. Perfect for special occasions or satisfying sweet cravings, this easy-to-make cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler until smooth; let cool slightly.
- Beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Gradually mix in sugar, then add sour cream and cooled chocolate until well blended.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center.
- Cool inside the oven with door ajar for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before topping with fresh cherries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg