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Black Forest Cheesecake with Cherry Topping Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Black Forest Cheesecake with a luscious cherry topping. The creamy cheesecake is infused with chocolate chips and sits atop a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, making it a show-stopping dessert for any occasion.


Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 20 Oreo cookies, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake:

  • 32 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the topping:

  • Homemade cherry pie filling
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter, press into a springform pan, and refrigerate.
  2. Make the cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in vanilla, heavy cream, chocolate chips, and flour. Pour into crust and bake.
  3. Add the topping: Chill cheesecake, top with cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought cherry pie filling for convenience.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings with fresh cherries or additional chocolate decorations.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg