Description
Indulgent cherry chocolate cheesecake whispers sweet seduction with layers of creamy richness and intense cocoa charm. Dark chocolate crumble meets luscious cherry compote, creating a dessert that delights palates and promises pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces (115 grams) melted dark chocolate
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Dairy:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
Additional Flavor:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by combining chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into the base to create a compact crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely while maintaining oven temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no lumps.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure smooth integration.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, sour cream, and melted chocolate, stirring until the filling becomes a rich, homogeneous mixture.
- Pour the chocolate-infused cheesecake filling over the prepared crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Return to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking.
- Once cooled, generously spread cherry pie filling across the top of the cheesecake.
- Optionally garnish with fresh cherries for an elegant finishing touch.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Swap chocolate cookie crumbs with gluten-free graham crackers to create a celiac-friendly base.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to ensure ultra-smooth, lump-free filling.
- Cool cheesecake gradually by leaving it in the oven with the door slightly open to prevent cracking and maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 389 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg