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Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe

Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent delight of a Black Forest Cheesecake that combines the richness of dark chocolate with the creamy goodness of a classic cheesecake, topped with sweet cherries and whipped cream.

Ingredients

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Oreo Crust:

  • 24 Oreo cookies (wafers and filling)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 10 ounces dark chocolate (285 grams) (50-70%)
  • 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese (680 grams) (brick-style)
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar (250 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons hot water (30 ml)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (180 ml) (I used 18% MF)
  • 4 large eggs
  • boiling water (for the water bath)

Cherry Topping:

  • 10 ounces fresh, sweet cherries (280 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (30 ml)

Whipped Cream:

  • 1/2 cup whipping cream (120 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
  • chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C) degrees.
  2. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan with tin foil. Wrap the pan at least 3 times to ensure that.
  3. Oreo Crust

    Crush the cookies (wafers and filling) in a food processor until fine crumbs. Or place in a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin.

    Mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter.

    Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan, creating a slight lip around the edges.

    Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and keep the oven turned on.

  4. Cheesecake Filling

    Chop the chocolate into very fine pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Microwave for 30-second intervals at medium power, stirring between each interval until smooth. Set aside.

    In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

    Beat in the melted chocolate. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.

    Whisk together the cocoa and water in a small cup.

    Beat the dissolved cocoa and sour cream into the batter.

    Mix in the eggs one at a time until smooth.

  5. Baking and Cooling

    Place the springform pan in a roasting pan.

    Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.

    Pour hot water into the roasting pan.

    Bake for 55-65 minutes until just set. Remove from the oven and cool.

  6. Topping & Serving

    Pit and slice the cherries. Cook with sugar and lemon juice until soft.

    Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the cherries to thicken.

    Whip cream with powdered sugar until peaks form. Pipe onto the cheesecake.

    Add cherry topping and chocolate shavings. Chill before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients for the cheesecake filling.
  • Ensure the cheesecake cools sufficiently before adding the topping to prevent melting.
  • Adjust sweetness according to personal preference.

Nutrition

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