Description
A rich and indulgent dessert combining chocolate, cherries, and cream.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (or Oreo cookie crumbs)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Fresh cherries or maraschino cherries
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract, then fold in melted chocolate chips. Pour over cooled crust.
- Place the cheesecake pan inside a larger baking dish and fill with hot water. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55-60 minutes until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let cool in the oven for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Stir until smooth and allow to cool slightly before pouring over the cheesecake.
- Once the cheesecake is chilled and ganache is set, spread cherry pie filling over the top. Garnish with fresh cherries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
- Carefully remove from the springform pan, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, let cheesecake chill overnight to enhance flavors and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American