Decadent Black Forest Cheesecake

A Decadent Black Forest Cheesecake? That sounds like a total indulgence! Combining the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the iconic flavors of Black Forest cake—chocolate, cherries, and cream—sounds like a dream. Here’s a decadent recipe that’ll give you that perfect creamy texture and a flavorful cherry-chocolate twist.

Decadent Black Forest Cheesecake 🍒🍫

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos or chocolate graham crackers)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup sour cream (for creaminess)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (adds richness)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, helps firm up the cheesecake)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cherry Topping:

• 2 cups fresh or jarred pitted cherries (if using jarred, drain them)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the Garnish:

• Whipped cream (for topping)
• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Maraschino cherries (optional for extra cherry goodness!)

Instructions:

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