Black Forest Cheesecake combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries into a decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a chocolate cookie crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, cherry topping, and a finishing touch of whipped cream. Let’s dive into the details to create this luscious dessert!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Chocolate wafer cookies: 1 1/2 cups (about 25 cookies), finely crushed
- Butter: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick, 56g), melted
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese: 24 ounces (3 packages, 680g), softened
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Cocoa powder: 1/3 cup (40g)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Sour cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate: 6 ounces (170g), melted and slightly cooled
For the Cherry Topping:
- Cherry pie filling: 1 can (21 ounces, 595g)
For the Whipped Cream:
- Heavy whipping cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For Garnish (optional):
- Chocolate shavings or curls: 1/4 cup (optional)
Equipment
- Springform pan: 9-inch
- Mixing bowls: For combining ingredients.
- Electric mixer or stand mixer: For mixing the filling.
- Spatula: For spreading the filling and topping.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- Saucepan: For melting chocolate.
- Whisk: For making whipped cream.