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This indulgent Black Forest Cheesecake Delight is a heavenly take on the classic Black Forest cake, combining rich flavors of chocolate and cherry in a creamy cheesecake form. The luscious layers and decadent toppings make it a perfect dessert for celebrations or a special treat at home. This recipe aims to achieve a perfectly baked cheesecake topped with a delicious cherry mixture, followed by a light and fluffy whipped cream layer. It embodies the essence of a classic dessert while offering a modern twist that is sure to delight your taste buds.
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Indulgent Black Forest Cheesecake Delight Recipe

This indulgent dessert combines rich chocolate cheesecake with a luscious cherry topping, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword black forest, cheesecake, cherry, chocolate, dessert, indulgent, rich
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 12
Calories 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups pitted cherries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar; press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time, then fold in sour cream, heavy cream, and cocoa powder.
  • Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set.
  • Cool cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour with the door cracked.
  • In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon juice; cook until thickened.
  • Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Remove cheesecake from pan, spread whipped cream on top, and layer cherry topping.
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings and serve chilled.

Notes

Chill overnight for best results.