Description
Indulgent cherry chocolate cheesecake blends rich chocolate with tangy cherries for a luxurious dessert. Creamy layers and chocolate crumb crust create a memorable sweet experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (plus more for topping)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare oven to 325F (163C) with rack positioned in center.
- Crush cookies and blend with melted butter, firmly pressing mixture into bottom of springform pan to create an even base.
- Using electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth and creamy, incorporating sour cream and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gently introduce eggs individually, mixing minimally after each addition to maintain light texture.
- Carefully melt chocolate and fold into cream cheese mixture, then gently swirl in cherry pie filling for marbled effect.
- Transfer mixture onto prepared crust, using spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate air pockets.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, watching for slight jiggle in center while edges appear set.
- Once baking completes, turn off oven and leave door slightly ajar, allowing cheesecake to gradually cool for approximately one hour.
- Transfer cheesecake to refrigerator and chill for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight to achieve perfect consistency.
- Before serving, generously top with additional cherry pie filling and sprinkle with chocolate shavings for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free cheesecake batter and even mixing.
- Prevent cheesecake cracks by avoiding overmixing eggs and baking at a consistent, low temperature.
- Wrap the springform pan’s exterior with aluminum foil to prevent water seepage during potential water bath baking.
- For gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg