Description
A rich and creamy Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe topped with cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Perfect for holidays or any special dessert craving.
Ingredients
Crust:
20 Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
32 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ cup heavy cream
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Topping:
Homemade cherry pie filling
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap a 9-inch springform pan in heavy-duty foil and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
2. Mix crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
3. Boil water for a water bath. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until hot, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 3–4 minutes and whisk until smooth.
4. In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined.
5. Add eggs one at a time, fully mixing between each addition. Add vanilla and mix.
6. Pour in chocolate ganache and mix until fully incorporated. Add flour and mix again until smooth.
7. Pour batter over crust in springform pan. Place it in a roasting pan and pour boiling water into the outer pan halfway up the sides.
8. Bake for 60–70 minutes. The edges should be set with a slight jiggle in the center. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let it rest for 1 hour.
9. Remove from oven and water bath. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
10. Before serving, top with cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
Notes
To prevent leaks in the water bath, use an oven bag or place your springform inside a 10-inch cake pan before placing into the roasting pan.
Let ingredients come to room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter.
For added depth of flavor, you can stir 2 tablespoons of kirsch into the cherry filling or cheesecake mixture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Cheesecake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German-American