Black Forest Cheesecake Bliss (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Cheesecake
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2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup sour cream
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3 large eggs
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1 cup melted dark chocolate
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Cherry Filling
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2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1/2 cup water
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1 tbsp lemon juice
→ Topping
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Whipped cream
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Chocolate shavings
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Extra cherries
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined. Mix in sour cream, then add eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Stir in melted dark chocolate and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is just set. Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracks. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Let it cool completely.
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Top the chilled cheesecake with the cherry filling. Decorate with dollops of whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and extra cherries.