Description
Indulgent black forest cheesecake symphony marries rich chocolate, luscious cherries, and creamy cheesecake in a decadent German-inspired dessert. Chocolate graham cracker crust and velvety layers invite you to savor each exquisite bite of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Dairy Components:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 3 large eggs
Sweet Enhancers:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chocolate syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chips
Garnish and Flavor Additives:
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh cherries
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cherry liqueur
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by pulverizing chocolate sandwich cookies and melding them with melted butter, pressing the resulting mixture firmly into a springform pan’s base to establish a robust, crumbly groundwork.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whip cream cheese and granulated sweetener until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency, ensuring a silky smooth texture.
- Introduce sour cream, rich cocoa powder, and aromatic vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, blending thoroughly to create a luxurious, deep-toned base.
- Gently incorporate eggs one at a time, carefully folding each into the mixture to maintain a delicate, uniform texture without overmixing.
- Delicately swirl cherry pie filling throughout the cheesecake batter, creating elegant marbled patterns that promise bursts of fruity complexity.
- Transfer the entire composition into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even, professional finish.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven set at 350°F, allowing the cheesecake to bake for approximately 50-55 minutes until the center demonstrates a subtle, enticing wobble.
- Remove from oven and permit the cheesecake to cool completely, allowing its structure to settle and stabilize.
- Craft a decadent chocolate ganache by gently heating cream and pouring it over finely chopped chocolate, stirring until achieving a glossy, seamless mixture.
- Cascade the ganache over the cooled cheesecake, creating an elegant, uniform coating that promises rich, indulgent flavor.
- Refrigerate the masterpiece for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to develop its full flavor profile and achieve optimal texture.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries, blackberries, and delicate chocolate shavings just before serving, adding a final touch of visual and gustatory elegance.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping Oreos with gluten-free chocolate cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prevent cracking by placing a water bath underneath the springform pan during baking to create gentle, even heat.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener without compromising the creamy texture of the cheesecake.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of kirsch or cherry liqueur to the filling for an authentic Black Forest experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: <2 g
- Cholesterol: <10 mg