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Black Forest Cheesecake

A decadent Black Forest Cheesecake featuring a chocolate cookie crust, rich chocolate cheesecake filling, and a homemade cherry topping. This dessert combines the flavors of chocolate and cherries in a creamy, indulgent treat perfect for special occasions.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 24 Oreo cookies, whole
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 eggs, at room temperature
  • 24 ounces frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Make the Crust: Process the cookies and sugar in a food processor until ground into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool.
  4. Make the Cheesecake: Melt the bittersweet chocolate and set aside to cool.
  5. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl before adding another.
  7. Add the cooled, melted chocolate and beat until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to give it a final mix and pour the filling over the crust, smoothing the top into an even layer.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center still has a slight wobble.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Make the Cherry Topping: In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, salt, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then cool completely.
  11. Make the Whipped Cream: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add heavy cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
  12. Top the chilled cheesecake with cherry topping and whipped cream before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. You can substitute sour cherries for a more traditional Black Forest flavor. The cheesecake can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 32
  • Sodium: 320
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 20
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 8
  • Cholesterol: 120