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Divine Black Forest Cheesecake

This luscious dessert combines rich flavors of chocolate, cream cheese, and cherries into a decadent cheesecake perfect for any celebration or indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups crushed chocolate cookies Any chocolatey goodness will do!
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened Let it sit out for a bit for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling Homemade or store-bought for ease!
For the Topping
  • Whipped cream Store-bought or homemade.
  • Additional cherries for garnish For garnish.

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine crushed cookies and melted butter until moistened. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla, and beat until combined.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed, then incorporate the sour cream and cocoa powder. Mix just until combined.
Layer it Up
  1. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust, then spoon half of the cherry filling on top. Pour the remaining batter over and finish with the rest of the cherries.
Bake to Perfection
  1. Pop your cheesecake into the oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let it cool with the door ajar for about an hour.
Chill Out
  1. After it cools, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

Notes

Keep an eye on your cheesecake as it bakes to avoid overbaking. Feel free to swap chocolate cookies for graham crackers or use other fruits if you don’t have cherry pie filling.