Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Black Forest Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs or 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs; ¼ cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (China Cassia if possible); 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; ⅓ cup cherry brandy; 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (Ghirardelli's is good); ½ cup sour cream; ½ cup maraschino cherry

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs or 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (China Cassia if possible)
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
⅓ cup cherry brandy
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (Ghirardelli's is good)
½ cup sour cream
½ cup maraschino cherry

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["Preheat oven to 350.", "Butter a 10"" springform pan.", "Crust:.", "Mix the chocolate crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter in a bowl until completely combined.", "Press the crust mixture on the bottom and approximately 1/3 of the way up the sides of the springform pan.", "Filling:.", "Beat the cream cheese and sugar with a heavy duty stand mixer at medium speed until creamy.", "Add the eggs, one at a time, until just blended after each.", "Add the brandy.", "Pour the filling into the crust.", "Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set; you may use a waterbath, if you wish.", "Cool the cake in the pan on a rack.", "Topping:.", "Melt the chocolate (use whichever method you prefer; I prefer the double boiler).", "Set aside to cool.", "After cooling, add the sour cream, gently folding to combine completely.", "Loosen and remove the sides of the springform pan.", "Spread the chocolate mixture over the top of the cake.", "Arrange the cherries around the edge of the cake.", "Chill for AT LEAST 6 hours."]

1605

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs or 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup butter, melted, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (China Cassia if possible), and more.

Yes, Black Forest Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Forest Cheesecake

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