Description
Sinful cherry chocolate cheesecake delivers pure dessert bliss with rich chocolate layers and luscious cherry swirls. Indulgent flavors meld perfectly, promising an irresistible experience that will make you dream of sweet, creamy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 g (2 blocks) cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 300 g (2 cups) cherries
- 120 g (4 ounces) dark chocolate
- 200 g (2 cups) chocolate cookie crumbs
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Other Ingredients:
- 75 g (⅓ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 120 ml (½ cup) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with a light coating of cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
- Crush chocolate cookies into fine, uniform crumbs, creating a consistent texture for the crust’s foundation.
- Melt butter until smooth and glossy, then thoroughly integrate it with the cookie crumbs to form a cohesive, slightly damp mixture.
- Gently but firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan, creating an even, compact layer that will serve as the cheesecake’s sturdy base.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake the crust until it sets and develops a subtle, toasted aroma, approximately 10 minutes.
- Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely, ensuring a stable and crisp foundation for the upcoming cheesecake layers.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality dark chocolate cookies to enhance the rich, deep flavor of the crust, creating a more indulgent base for your cheesecake.
- Ensure the melted butter is completely integrated with the cookie crumbs to prevent crumbling and create a compact, stable crust that holds together perfectly.
- Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly against the bottom of the pan, using the back of a spoon or flat-bottomed measuring cup to create a smooth, uniform layer.
- Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the filling to prevent moisture and maintain a crisp, clean texture that won’t become soggy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg