Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 32 wafers); 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 4 eggs; 4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained, rinsed and quartered; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided; 1/2 ounce white baking chocolate

Servings: persons

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 32 wafers)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained, rinsed and quartered
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided
1/2 ounce white baking chocolate

1
In a small bowl, combine chocolate crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla. Gently fold in cherries and pecans. Pour into crust.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
4
Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
5
In a microwave, melt the semisweet chocolate, butter and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Cool for 2 minutes; pour over cheesecake. Spread over the top and let it run down the sides. Cool.
6
In a small saucepan, melt white chocolate and remaining shortening. Drizzle over the top. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

2268

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

165

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 32 wafers), 6 tablespoons butter, melted, 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cherry 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.

Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

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