Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake – If you’re looking for an easy cheesecake recipe, look no further than this silky smooth Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake. It is a very beautiful no-bake cheesecake, also known as Black Forest Cheesecake.

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This post is about how to make No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake.

Black forest cheesecake

If you’re obsessed with the chocolate cherry combination in your desserts, you’re going to love and enjoy this silky and decadent Black Forest Cheesecake. This cheesecake is a creamy chocolate cheesecake, topped with a luscious cherry filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. This easy chocolate cherry cake is perfect for special occasions, Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner and any other events. The chocolate filling makes the consistency so smooth and light while adding bitterness and sweetness to balance out the richness. The cherry topping? Out of this world delicious! I have to say that this is one of the best cheesecake recipes you’ll ever make thanks to Oreos crust, smooth chocolate filling and tart and sweet cherry topping.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

If you’re looking for the perfect dessert to wow your guests, look no further than this Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake recipe!

• This creamy chocolate cheesecake is perfect for those who love the good old cherry chocolate flavor combination.
• This dessert recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
• It’s very decadent, smooth, silky and chocolate-y, b not too heavy for an after dinner dessert.

INGREDIENTS NOTES

The ingredients list for this no-bake chocolate cheesecake is very simple. Here’s how it goes –

Oreo Cookies

Salted Butter

Cream Cheese

Granulated Sugar

Cocoa Powder

Sour Cream

Cool Whip

For The Decoration

Cherry Pie Filling

Heavy Whipping Cream

Powdered Sugar

Chocolate Shavings (You may need this Shaver Grater to make these)

See the recipe card below for quantities.

HOW TO MAKE BLACK FOREST CHEESECAKE

Prepare the crust. Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing them with a rolling pin until they are finely ground.

In a mixing bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs with the melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are fully coated with the butter.

Press the Oreo mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to press the crumbs firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan. Chill the crust in the fridge while you make the filling.

Prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy.

Add the granulated sugar and cocoa powder to the cream cheese and continue to beat until the mixture is well combined and smooth.

Mix in the sour cream until everything is well combined.

Fold in the thawed Cool Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Pour the filling into the prepared Oreo crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, remove it from the springform pan and place it on a serving plate.

Add the toppings. 

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.

Pipe or spoon the whipped cream around the edges of the cheesecake.

Spoon the cherry pie filling on top of the cheesecake and spread it evenly to cover the surface.

Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream and cherry pie filling.

Slice the cheesecake into servings and serve chilled.

PRO TIPS

Here are some tips you can find useful for your cake to really turn out great.

• Make sure to chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving to ensure that it sets properly.
• For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream in this recipe. Lower-fat options may not work as well and could affect the texture of the cheesecake.
• When pressing the Oreo crust into the pan, make sure to press it firmly and evenly to create a solid base for the cheesecake.
• To make chocolate shavings, use a vegetable peeler to shave a block of chocolate into thin curls. You can also use a grater or a sharp knife to make chocolate shavings.
• If you don’t have a piping bag for the whipped cream, you can use a ziplock bag and snip off one corner to create a makeshift piping bag.
• You can also use other fruit toppings instead of cherry pie filling, such as strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry.
• To make sure the cheesecake sets properly, avoid overmixing the filling. Once everything is combined, stop mixing to avoid incorporating too much air, which could prevent the cheesecake from setting properly.
• If you’re having trouble getting the Oreo crust to stick together, try adding a bit more melted butter. The mixture should be moist enough to hold together when pressed into the pan.
• If you don’t have cherry pie filling, you can also use fresh cherries or cherry jam to top the cheesecake.
• To make the cheesecake easier to slice, run a sharp knife under hot water before cutting. Wipe the blade dry after each cut to prevent the filling from sticking to the knife.

RECIPE FAQ’S

How long does it take to cook a CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE?

As this is a no-bake cheesecake recipe, you should really follow the guide and set it in the fridge for up to 8 hours.

CAN I USE FRESH CHERRIES FOR CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE?

Yes, you can use fresh cherries. Make compote out of them and you’re good to go.

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Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

If you're looking for an easy cheesecake recipe, look no further than this silky smooth Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake. It is a very beautiful no-bake cheesecake, also known as Black Forest Cheesecake.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

For The Cheesecake

• 40 Oreo cookies, crushed
• 5 tbsp salted butter, melted
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed

For The Decoration

• 3/4 cup cherry pie filling
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• chocolate shavings

Instructions

 

• Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing them with a rolling pin until they are finely ground.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs with the melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are fully coated with the butter.
• Press the Oreo mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to press the crumbs firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan. Chill the crust in the fridge while you make the filling.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy.
• Add the granulated sugar and cocoa powder to the cream cheese and continue to beat until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
• Mix in the sour cream until everything is well combined.
• Fold in the thawed Cool Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy.
• Pour the filling into the prepared Oreo crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
• Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, remove it from the springform pan and place it on a serving plate.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
• Pipe or spoon the whipped cream around the edges of the cheesecake.
• Spoon the cherry pie filling on top of the cheesecake and spread it evenly to cover the surface.
• Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream and cherry pie filling.
• Slice the cheesecake into servings and serve chilled.

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