Black Forest Cheesecake RecipeÂ
This Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe combines rich chocolate and sweet cherries perfectly.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh cherries pitted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F temperature.
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter thoroughly.
- Press mixture into springform pan bottom firmly.
- Beat cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy.
- Add sugar gradually while mixing continuously.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix vanilla extract and sour cream gently.
- Pour filling over prepared chocolate crust evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until center sets.
- Cool completely before adding cherry topping carefully.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing
- Don't overmix batter to prevent cracks forming
- Cool cheesecake gradually to avoid surface cracking
- Chill overnight for best texture and flavor
- Fresh cherries work better than frozen ones