Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake: Indulgent Delight for Every Occasion
This Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake is a decadent dessert perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in melted dark chocolate until evenly blended.
- Fold in cherries, then pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a layer of cherry topping before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg