Black Forest Cheesecake

Black Forest Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the beloved flavors of a Black Forest cake—chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream. It’s a stunning treat that brings the best of both worlds in one irresistible bite! 🍒🍫

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (60g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• 1/4 cup (60ml) maraschino cherry juice (from the jar of cherries)

For the Topping:

• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 can (14 oz) maraschino cherries, drained (or fresh cherries)
• Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls (for garnish)

Instructions

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Instructions