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Black Forest Cheesecake

A delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake, chocolate, and cherries that’s sure to put a smile on your face. This German-inspired dessert is perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs or regular graham crackers if you’re in a pinch
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 3 packages cream cheese, softened (8-ounce each)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
For the Cherry Topping
  • 1 jar Morello cherries (12 ounces), drained, juice reserved
  • Whipped cream store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (or 160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly mixed. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Follow with sour cream and mix until combined.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 55-60 minutes. The center should be set but may jiggle slightly.
  2. Once done, turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake sit for 1 hour.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Serving
  1. Before serving, mix drained cherries with reserved cherry juice and spread over the cheesecake. Top with whipped cream.

Notes

Use a high-quality springform pan for easy release. For additional flavor, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the crust. Consider garnishing with chocolate shavings or a drizzle of melted chocolate.