Indulge in the luscious layers of this Black Forest Cheesecake Symphony! A chocolatey dream topped with cherry goodness!
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| Indulge in the luscious layers of this Black Forest Cheesecake Symphony! A chocolatey dream topped with cherry goodness! |
Indulge in the luscious layers of this Black Forest Cheesecake Symphony! A chocolatey dream topped with cherry goodness! 
Ingredients:
For the chocolate cheesecake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cherry filling:
- 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For topping:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Extra cherries
Directions:
1. 
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and get ready for some chocolate magic!
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and get ready for some chocolate magic!2. 
In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until they're all buddy-buddy. Press that mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to create a yummy crust. Bake for 10 minutes and then let it cool.
In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until they're all buddy-buddy. Press that mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to create a yummy crust. Bake for 10 minutes and then let it cool.3. 
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it's smoother than a jazz tune. Gradually add in the sugar, then stir in the sour cream, eggs, melted dark chocolate, and a splash of vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well blended.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it's smoother than a jazz tune. Gradually add in the sugar, then stir in the sour cream, eggs, melted dark chocolate, and a splash of vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well blended.4. 
Pour that rich cheesecake batter over your cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake it for about 50-60 minutes until the center is set. When it’s done, turn off the oven and let it cool inside with the door ajar for an hour. Once cooled, pop it in the fridge for at least 4 hours (or overnight if you're feeling patient!).
Pour that rich cheesecake batter over your cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake it for about 50-60 minutes until the center is set. When it’s done, turn off the oven and let it cool inside with the door ajar for an hour. Once cooled, pop it in the fridge for at least 4 hours (or overnight if you're feeling patient!).5. While your cheesecake chills, let’s whip up that cherry filling. In a saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until it thickens and bubbles up. Once it’s nice and thick, let it cool down.
While your cheesecake chills, let’s whip up that cherry filling. In a saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until it thickens and bubbles up. Once it’s nice and thick, let it cool down.6. 
When your cheesecake is perfectly chilled, spread that delightful cherry filling on top like the cherry on your cake!
When your cheesecake is perfectly chilled, spread that delightful cherry filling on top like the cherry on your cake!7. 
To finish it off, garnish with fluffy whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
To finish it off, garnish with fluffy whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving. Enjoy every velvety bite of this decadent dessert!
