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Heavenly Black Forest Cheesecake

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

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, and cocoa powder.
  3. Pour filling over crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes until center is almost set. Cool completely.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with cherry pie filling.
  5. Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe around edges and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Chef Sally