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Delicious Black Forest Cheesecake topped with cherries and whipped cream.

Black Forest Cheesecake

A decadent dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with classic Black Forest flavors of cherries and chocolate, featuring a crunchy cookie crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar for crust
  • 0.33 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups granulated sugar for filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups heavy cream, whipped
For the Cherry Topping
  • 2 cups canned or jarred cherries, drained
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar for cherry filling
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.25 cups water
Garnishes
  • to taste Chocolate shavings or curls for garnish
  • to taste Whipped cream for garnish
  • to taste Maraschino cherries for garnish

Method
 

Preparation of Crust
  1. In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan.
Making the Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
  2. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain light texture.
Assembling the Cheesecake
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly. Shake gently to minimize air pockets.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Preparing the Cherry Filling
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the drained cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Final Assembly
  1. Spread the cooled cherry filling evenly over the cheesecake.
  2. Garnish with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries.

Notes

Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving for better flavor and easier slicing. Experiment with cocoa powder in the crust for a richer taste.