Black Forest Chocolate Cheesecake 🍫🍰 Rich, cherry-filled layers — ultimate bakery indulgence

 

📝 Ingredients:

200 g chocolate cookies, finely crushed

100 g unsalted butter, melted

500 g cream cheese, softened

120 g powdered sugar

250 ml heavy whipping cream

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

150 g dark chocolate chunks or brownie cubes

150 g pitted cherries (fresh or jarred)

Chocolate topping & garnish:

150 g dark chocolate ganache

Chocolate buttercream (for piping)

Maraschino cherries

Dark chocolate pieces or shards

🍴 How to prepare it:

1️⃣ Create the chocolate crust:

Mix crushed cookies with melted butter for a rich

chocolate base, pressing firmly into a springform pan for

a bakery-style cheesecake foundation.

2️⃣ Prepare the creamy filling:

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add

eggs and vanilla for a silky cheesecake texture and

classic indulgent dessert feel.

3️⃣ Add cherries and chocolate:

Fold in chocolate chunks and cherries for a bold Black

Forest flavor and crowd-favorite dessert twist.

4️⃣ Bake to perfection:

Bake at 170°C (340°F) until just set for a smooth creamy

center and perfectly baked cheesecake.

5️⃣ Finish with chocolate decadence:

Pour ganache over the chilled cheesecake, pipe

chocolate buttercream, and top with cherries for a show-

stopping dessert and luxury pâtisserie finish.

Prep time: 25 minutes | Cook time: 50 minutes | Total

time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 8 people

Calories: ~480 per serving | Protein: ~7 g per serving