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Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

A rich and creamy cheesecake layered with deep chocolate flavor and topped with a sweet-tart cherry sauce. It has a smooth, velvety texture with a slightly crunchy crust. Perfect for celebrations, holidays, or indulgent desserts.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup melted semi-sweet chocolate
For the Cherry Topping:
  • 2 cups cherries fresh or frozen, pitted
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • Springform pan (9-inch)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1. Prepare Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool.
Step 2. Make Filling
  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and melted chocolate until fully combined.
Step 3. Assemble Cheesecake
  1. Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top evenly.
Step 4. Bake
  1. Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open.
Step 5. Chill
  1. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
Step 6. Prepare Cherry Topping
  1. In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Let cool completely.
Step 7. Add Topping
  1. Spread cooled cherry topping over chilled cheesecake.
Step 8. Serve
  1. Slice and serve chilled.

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Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
  • Do not overmix after adding eggs to prevent cracks.
  • A water bath helps achieve a smoother texture (optional).
  • Cool topping completely before adding to cheesecake.
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.