Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake, where creamy chocolate meets the tartness of cherries for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved (or frozen)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate sour cream, eggs, and cocoa powder; blend until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips then pour filling over crust. Bake for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely, then top with fresh cherries and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in.
- This cheesecake is easy to make and visually stunning.
- Use fresh cherries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg