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Heavenly Black Forest Cheesecake

A decadent fusion of rich chocolate cheesecake and classic Black Forest flavors, topped with cherries and whipped cream.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup pitted cherries, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • Extra cherries and chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and cocoa powder.
  3. Fold in chopped cherries, then pour batter over crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes until center is set.
  4. Cool cheesecake completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Top cheesecake with whipped cream, fresh cherries, and chocolate shavings.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett