Description
A rich cheesecake infused with dark chocolate and cherry pie filling, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 0.5 cups heavy cream, whipped
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
- Fresh cherries, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into a greased springform pan and chill.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, blend the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the sour cream and melted dark chocolate until fully blended.
- Add the cherry pie filling or fresh cherries to the batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 55-60 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked for about an hour.
- Chill for at least four hours before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh cherries.
Notes
Best prepared a day in advance for optimal flavor and texture. Can be adjusted for personal preferences with different fruits or extracts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg