Description
Discover the Decadent Delight That Will Impress Your Guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 cup whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with cherry pie filling and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cookies for the crust.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg