Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake, a luscious dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate and tart cherries. This creamy cheesecake features a crunchy cookie crust, a smooth filling, and a vibrant cherry compote that adds a burst of flavor with every bite. Ideal for any occasion—from birthdays to family gatherings—this dessert is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Compote: Cook cherries with sugar and water over medium heat until softened. Mix cornstarch with water, add to cherries, and simmer until thickened. Cool completely.
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugars, sour cream, vanilla, melted dark chocolate, and eggs (one at a time).
- Assemble: Pour half of the batter over the cooled crust, dollop half of the cherry compote on top, and swirl gently. Repeat with remaining batter and compote.
- Bake: Place in a water bath and bake for 50-60 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool gradually in the oven.
- Chill & Serve: Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg