Description
Black Forest Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and tart cherries. This no-bake cheesecake features a chocolate graham cracker crust, a creamy filling made from cream cheese, sour cream, and cocoa powder, all topped with fresh cherries and whipped cream. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in, this delightful treat will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries or cherry pie filling
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crumbs and melted butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, cocoa powder, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust; smooth the top.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55-60 minutes until edges are firm. Cool in the oven for one hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving. Top with whipped cream and cherries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg