Description

Indulge in the delightful layers of Heavenly Black Forest Cheesecake, where rich chocolate meets tart cherries in a creamy masterpiece. This dessert features a crunchy cookie crust, velvety chocolate filling, and a luscious cherry compote on top. Perfect for any occasion, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
16 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 cup cherries (fresh or canned, drained)
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Add sour cream and cocoa powder; mix until just combined.
Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for an hour.
Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
Top with cherries and whipped cream before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 405
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate instead of regular cocoa powder. Customize toppings with nuts or additional fruit as desired.