Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake, a dessert that masterfully blends rich dark chocolate with the tart sweetness of cherries. This cheesecake is perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, a dinner party, or even a cozy night in. Its creamy texture and stunning presentation make it a showstopper that will surely impress your guests. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this cheesecake can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Elevate your dessert experience with this delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the cherry compote by simmering cherries with sugar and water, then thicken with cornstarch.
- Make the crust by mixing cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a springform pan and bake.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugars, sour cream, vanilla, and melted chocolate before adding eggs.
- Layer batter and cherry compote in the crust, swirling for an elegant finish.
- Bake using a water bath to avoid cracks; cool gradually before refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg