𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲: 𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

This luscious cheesecake is the perfect harmony of rich chocolate, tangy cherries, and creamy goodness. A showstopper for any occasion!

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁:

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴:

24 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup sour cream

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴:

1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling

Optional: Fresh cherries for garnish

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺:

1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix the cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.

𝟮. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴:

Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, then fold in melted chocolate. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.

𝟯. 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲:

Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.

𝟰. 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴:

Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the cooled cheesecake.

𝟱. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺:

Whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread the whipped cream over the cherry topping.

𝟲. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 & 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲:

Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with fresh cherries or chocolate shavings.

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼:

Servings: 12 | Calories: ~350 per slice

This Black Forest Cheesecake combines elegance and indulgence in every bite. Perfect for sharing—or not!