Chocolate-Cherry Surprise Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Cherry Surprise Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 4 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares; 2 1/4 cups sugar, divided; 5 large eggs, divided; 1/4 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 (1-ounce) semisweet chocolate baking squares, melted; 1 cup canned cherry pie filling; Toppings: canned cherry pie filling, sweetened whipped cream, milk chocolate kisses

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
4 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares
2 1/4 cups sugar, divided
5 large eggs, divided
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 (1-ounce) semisweet chocolate baking squares, melted
1 cup canned cherry pie filling
Toppings: canned cherry pie filling, sweetened whipped cream, milk chocolate kisses

1
Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate squares in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and cool 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups sugar. Add 2 eggs, 1 at a time, blending well after each addition. Add milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add flour and salt; stirring until well blended. Spread mixture evenly into a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan.
2
Bake at 325u00b0 for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool in pan on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 300u00b0.
3
Beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla, beating just until blended. Add remaining 3 eggs, 1 at a time, beating at low speed just until blended after each addition. Add sour cream and melted semisweet chocolate squares, beating just until blended.
4
Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over prepared crust. Pour chocolate cheesecake mixture over cherry pie filling.
5
Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until edges of cheesecake are set. (Center of cheesecake will not appear set.) Turn oven off; let cheesecake stand in oven 15 minutes. Remove cheesecake from oven; gently run a knife around edge of cheesecake to loosen. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hours. Release and remove sides of pan; serve with desired toppings.

2077

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

232

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: 1/2 cup butter, 4 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, 2 1/4 cups sugar, divided, 5 large eggs, divided, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Cherry Surprise 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 Surprise Cheesecake

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