🍒🍫 Black Forest Cheesecake Delight – Rich, Creamy & Decadently Dreamy!A luscious twist on the classic German dessert! Layers of velvety chocolate cheesecake, juicy cherries, and whipped cream come together in one show-stopping treat that’s equal parts indulgent and elegant. Every bite is a perfect mix of fudgy, fruity, and fluffy!

📋 ingredients:

for the crust:

• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, crushed)
• 5 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp sugar

for the filling:

• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup melted semisweet chocolate, slightly cooled

for the topping:

• 1 ½ cups cherry pie filling (or fresh pitted cherries in syrup)
• 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
• Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls, for garnish

🥣 directions:

make the crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.

make the filling
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate until fully combined. Pour over the crust and smooth the top.

bake to perfection
Bake for 50–55 minutes, until the center is just set. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool slowly for 1 hour. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.

add the finishing touch
Spread cherry pie filling on top of the chilled cheesecake. Pipe or spread whipped cream around the edges, then sprinkle with shaved chocolate or curls for that classic Black Forest flair.

💡 tips:

• Add a splash of kirsch (cherry liqueur) to the filling for authentic flavor
• Use dark chocolate for a more intense cocoa kick
• Make it in mini jars for individual desserts!

⏲ prep time: 20 mins | bake time: 55 mins | chill time: 4 hrs
serves: 8–10