Black Forest Cheesecake - Ooh, A Dreamy Cherry-Chocolate Fantasy! 🍒
📋 Ingredients
● 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
● 3 cups cream cheese (softened), 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 large eggs
● 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup cherry preserves, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup cocoa powder
● 1 cup whipped cream, Fresh cherries for topping
📝 Instructions
1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C), mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, press into a springform pan, and bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until set; cool completely.
2: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, folding in sour cream, heavy cream, and cocoa powder until well combined.
3: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until set yet slightly wobbly in the center; let cool completely.
4: Spread cherry preserves over the cooled cheesecake, drizzle with melted chocolate chips, and top with whipped cream and fresh cherries.
🕒 Preparation Time: About 25 minutes
🍳 Cooking Time: Approximately 60 minutes
Nutritional Info: Around 350 calories per serving (25g carbohydrates, 6g protein, 28g fat)