Description
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Black Forest Cheesecake, a dessert that harmonizes rich chocolate and tart cherries in a creamy, velvety filling. This decadently layered cheesecake is inspired by the classic German Black Forest cake, featuring a luscious chocolate cake base, a smooth cream cheese filling, and a topping of cherry pie filling adorned with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat to elevate any gathering, this dessert is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients
24 oz full-fat cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
? cup unsweetened cocoa powder
21 oz cherry pie filling
1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325?F (160?C) and prepare a greased springform pan lined with parchment paper.
For the cake base, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and eggs until fluffy. Fold in dry ingredients and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Prepare the filling by blending cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and cocoa powder. Pour over the cooled cake base.
Bake in a water bath for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
Cool completely before refrigerating overnight. Serve with cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, consider incorporating Kirsch (cherry schnapps) into the cherry topping.
Fresh cherries can be used instead of pie filling for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 6g