Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
350kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup cherry pie filling or fresh cherries
Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh cherries optional garnish
Method
How to Make Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl.
- Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom of the springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8–10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each until just combined.
- Stir in sour cream and melted dark chocolate until smooth.
- Fold in cherry pie filling or chopped fresh cherries gently.
- Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking for the center to be set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside with door ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Cool cheesecake to room temperature before removing from the oven.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Spread whipped heavy cream evenly over topped cheesecake before serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries if desired.
Nutrition
Serving1sliceCalories350kcalCarbohydrates30gProtein5gFat24gSaturated Fat14gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat9gCholesterol100mgSodium250mgPotassium150mgFiber2gSugar20gVitamin A500IUVitamin C3mgCalcium50mgIron1mg
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is fully softened. Add eggs one at a time and avoid overmixing.