Black Forest Cheesecake Bliss

Black Forest Cheesecake Bliss? Now that sounds like a dream dessert! 🍒🍫 Combining the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the deep flavors of Black Forest cake (cherry and chocolate together?) is the perfect indulgence. Let’s bring that vision to life! Here’s a recipe to create a show-stopping Black Forest Cheesecake.

Black Forest Cheesecake Bliss 🍒🍰

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like 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
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
• 1/2 cup cherry preserves or jam
• 1/2 cup dark or milk chocolate shavings (for garnish)

For the Cherry Topping:

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

Instructions:

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