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Black Forest Cheesecake Symphony

Black Forest Cheesecake Symphony

This cheesecake combines rich chocolate and tart cherries for a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 oz dark chocolate (70%), melted
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cherry Topping
  • 2 cups pitted black cherries
  • 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon kirsch (optional)
For the Whipped Cream
  • ¾ cup heavy cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
  • Dark chocolate curls and whole cherries for garnish

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
  2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in heavy cream, melted dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  4. For the cherry topping, combine black cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and kirsch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Allow to cool.
  5. For the whipped cream, beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  6. Once the cheesecake is cooled, spread the cherry topping over the cheesecake. Top with whipped cream and garnish with dark chocolate curls and whole cherries.

Notes

Chill the cheesecake for a few hours before serving for the best texture.