Description
The Black Forest Cheesecake Symphony is a decadent fusion of a traditional Black Forest cake and a rich, creamy cheesecake. Featuring a chocolate Oreo crust, a luscious chocolate-cherry cheesecake filling, and a smooth ganache topping, it’s garnished with fresh berries and chocolate shavings for a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Oreo Crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
For the Ganache Topping:
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
For Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- Blackberries
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed Oreos and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add the sour cream, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, mixing well. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then gently fold in the cherry pie filling.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-55 minutes, until the cheesecake is set but still jiggles in the center. Let it cool completely.
- Make the Ganache: Heat the heavy cream until simmering and pour it over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for a minute before stirring until smooth. Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake and spread evenly.
- Chill and Garnish: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Garnish with fresh raspberries, blackberries, and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Crust Tips: For a firmer crust, pre-bake the Oreo crust for 8-10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Chill Time: Be sure to allow enough chill time for the cheesecake to set properly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg