Description

Rich and creamy Black Forest cheesecake made with a chocolate crust, cherry filling, and silky chocolate ganache. Perfect for Valentine’s Day and special celebrations.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Crust:

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz cream cheese, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Cherry Layer:

1½ cups cherry pie filling

Chocolate Ganache:

½ cup heavy cream

4 oz semi-sweet chocolate

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Mix crust ingredients and bake 10 minutes.

3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

4. Add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, chocolate, and cocoa.

5. Layer filling and cherries over crust.

6. Bake 55–65 minutes until set.

7. Chill completely.

8. Prepare ganache and spread on top.

9. Garnish and serve.

Notes

Best chilled overnight.

Do not overmix after adding eggs.

Use room temperature ingredients.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 125mg