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Black Forest Cheesecake

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A decadent fusion of creamy cheesecake and the classic Black Forest dessert, this cheesecake features a chocolate cookie crust, rich cherry topping, and a luscious cream cheese filling—perfect for celebrations and indulgent moments.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chocolate cookie or graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese (3 blocks), softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups cherries (fresh or jarred)
  • 1/2 cup cherry preserves or syrup
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottom of a springform pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
  5. Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is just set.
  6. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. For the topping, heat cherries and cherry preserves in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cornstarch if a thicker consistency is desired. Cook until slightly thickened and glossy.
  8. Spoon cherry topping over chilled cheesecake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans.
  9. Chill again briefly before serving for best presentation.

Notes

  • Add a splash of Kirsch (cherry liqueur) for a traditional flavor twist.
  • Use cocoa powder or melted chocolate in the filling for a chocolate-flavored cheesecake.
  • For a no-bake version, use gelatin in the filling and skip baking.
  • Shaved chocolate or crushed cookies can replace nuts for garnish.
  • Use a water bath during baking to help prevent cracks in the cheesecake.

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