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Black Forest Cheesecake, featuring a slice with visible layers of chocolate cookie crust

Irresistible Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe in 5 Steps


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A decadent Black Forest Cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, rich cherry filling, and creamy cheesecake layers.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1/2 cup chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter, press into a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.
  5. Pour filling over crust and bake for 50 minutes.
  6. Cool, then chill for 4 hours.
  7. Top with cherry filling and chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother texture.
  • Chill cheesecake thoroughly before adding toppings.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: Black Forest Cheesecake, chocolate cookie crust, cherry cheesecake, dessert recipe