Description
Savor the rich layers of chocolate and cream cheese in this delightful Black Forest Cheesecake, topped with fresh cherries and fluffy whipped cream. This easy-to-make dessert is not only a showstopper for special occasions but also a sweet treat for any weekday craving. Perfectly balanced between creamy, fruity, and chocolatey flavors, every bite promises to transport your taste buds to dessert heaven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or drained canned)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes; let it cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Fold in halved cherries.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg