🍒 Black Forest Cheesecake Delight: A Decadent Twist on a Classic 🍫

🍒 Black Forest Cheesecake Delight: A Decadent Twist on a Classic 🍫

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This Black Forest Cheesecake combines the rich, velvety texture of chocolate cheesecake with the sweet-tart burst of cherry topping—all nestled on a buttery chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or when you want to impress!

✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ No water bath needed—creamy texture guaranteed
✅ Balanced flavors—dark chocolate + bright cherries
✅ Stunning presentation—whipped cream & chocolate shavings make it party-ready
✅ Make-ahead friendly—tastes even better the next day

📋 Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1½ cups crushed chocolate cookies (Oreos or chocolate graham crackers)
  • ¼ cup melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-process for richer flavor)

For the Topping

  • 1 can cherry pie filling (or homemade compote)
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings (use a vegetable peeler on a chocolate bar)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Mix crushed cookies + melted butter, then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool.

2. Make the Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese + sugar + vanilla until smooth (~3 min).
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
  3. Fold in sour cream + cocoa powder (don’t overmix).

3. Bake & Cool

  1. Pour filling over crust. Bake 55-60 min until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  2. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracks.

4. Top & Chill

  1. Spread cherry pie filling over cooled cheesecake.
  2. Refrigerate 4+ hours (overnight best).

5. Garnish & Serve

  • Pipe whipped cream rosettes around the edges.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
  • Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.

💡 Pro Tips

🔸 Room-temperature ingredients prevent lumps.
🔸 For boozy cherries, simmer pie filling with 1 tbsp Kirsch (cherry liqueur).
🔸 No springform pan? Use a regular cake pan lined with parchment.

🕒 Time Guide

  • Prep: 20 min
  • Bake: 60 min
  • Cooling: 5+ hrs
  • Total: 6+ hrs
  • Servings: 12

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Pair with coffee or dessert wine.
  • Add fresh cherries for extra elegance.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream for contrast.

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Tag @LivelyDish if you make this! Want a gluten-free version? Just ask! 😊

Fun Fact: Traditional Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) hails from Germany’s Black Forest region—this cheesecake is a delicious twist on that classic! 🏔️

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