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:Â 1 1/2 cups (about 25 cookies), finely crushed
- Butter:Â 1/4 cup (1/2 stick, 56g), melted
- Sugar:Â 2 tablespoons
For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese:Â 24 ounces (3 packages, 680g), softened
- Sugar:Â 1 cup (200g)
- Cocoa powder:Â 1/3 cup (40g)
- Eggs:Â 3 large
- Sour cream:Â 1 cup (240ml)
- Vanilla extract:Â 1 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate:Â 6 ounces (170g), melted and slightly cooled
For the Cherry Topping:
- Cherry pie filling:Â 1 can (21 ounces, 595g)
For the Whipped Cream:
- Heavy whipping cream:Â 1 cup (240ml)
- Powdered sugar:Â 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract:Â 1 teaspoon
For Garnish (optional):
- Chocolate shavings or curls:Â 1/4 cup (optional)
Equipment
- Springform pan:Â 9-inch
- Mixing bowls:Â For combining ingredients.
- Electric mixer or stand mixer:Â For mixing the filling.
- Spatula:Â For spreading the filling and topping.
- Measuring cups and spoons:Â To measure ingredients accurately.
- Saucepan:Â For melting chocolate.
- Whisk:Â For making whipped cream.