Description
Savor the luxurious combination of rich dark chocolate and tart cherries with this irresistible Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake. Perfect for any celebration or just a cozy night in, this cheesecake offers a creamy texture and delightful flavor that will leave chocolate lovers craving more. With its beautiful cherry topping and easy-to-follow recipe, this dessert is sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a dinner party, this cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted (for topping)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, then mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract and melted dark chocolate.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside with the door ajar for an hour.
- Cool completely at room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the cherry topping, cook cherries with sugar, cornstarch, and water until thickened; allow to cool before spreading on chilled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: <0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 82mg