Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake, where rich dark chocolate meets the sweet tartness of cherries. This creamy dessert is a showstopper, perfect for elevating any gathering or celebration. With its velvety filling and crunchy crust, each slice promises a delightful contrast of textures. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests, this cheesecake can be made ahead of time, ensuring a stress-free entertaining experience. Whether served at a birthday party or as a sweet ending to family dinner, this dessert is bound to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups cherries, pitted
Instructions
- Prepare the cherry compote by simmering cherries with sugar and water until soft. Thicken with cornstarch slurry and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugars, sour cream, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate. Mix eggs one by one until just combined.
- Pour half the batter over the cooled crust; dollop half the cherry compote on top and swirl. Repeat with remaining batter and compote.
- Bake in a water bath for about 50–60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool gradually in the oven.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least six hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg