Black Forest Cheesecake: A Decadent Delight Awaits!
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A rich and creamy cheesecake layered with chocolate and cherries, inspired by the classic Black Forest cake.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form and spread over the cheesecake.
- Top with cherry pie filling and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for improved flavor and texture.
- Feel free to substitute fresh cherries for the pie filling if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg