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 graham cracker crumbs; ¼ cup butter, melted; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; ¼ cup amaretto liqueur; ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted; ½ cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
¼ cup amaretto liqueur
¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
½ cup sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 325*F (160*C).
2
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cocoa powder and butter.
3
Mix well.
4
Press into bottom and 1-inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
5
Set aside.
6
With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
7
Gradually add sugar, mixing well.
8
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
9
Stir in amaretto and cherry juice until well blended.
10
Pour filling into crust.
11
Bake 1 hour.
12
Turn oven off, and let stand in oven.
13
with door ajar at least 1 hour.
14
Remove from oven to wire rack.
15
Cool about 1 hour, or until room temperature.
16
Combine melted chocolate and sour cream.
17
Spread evenly over top of cooled cheesecake.
18
Chill overnight.
19
Garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.

1211

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup butter, melted, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 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.

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Black Forest Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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