Love chocolate and cherries? Our Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe is perfect for you!

We make creamy cheesecake with dark chocolate and fresh cherries. The chocolate crust goes great with smooth cream cheese and sweet cherry topping.

Our Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe is great for parties or special days. Dark chocolate adds rich taste while cherries make it sweet.

The creamy texture tastes amazing. Everyone will want more when you make this yummy dessert.

When I First Tried This

I found this Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe at my grandma’s bakery. She made it every summer with fresh cherries from her garden.

The chocolate and cherry mix tasted so good. I watched her make it many times. Now I make this recipe for my family too.

Equipment List

9-inch springform pan
Electric mixer
2 mixing bowls

Measuring cups
Rubber spatula
Food processor

Ingredients List

For Crust:

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter

2 tablespoons sugar

For Filling:

4 packages cream cheese (8 oz each)

1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream

6 oz dark chocolate (melted)
2 teaspoons vanilla

For Topping:

2 cups fresh cherries
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Step by Step Making

Make crust first. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter. Add sugar and mix well. Press into pan bottom firmly. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Make filling. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat well. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Add melted chocolate and mix.

Bake cheesecake. Pour filling over crust. Bake at 325°F for 50 minutes. Center should jiggle a little. Cool completely before removing.

Make cherry topping. Cook cherries with sugar in pan. Add cornstarch and mix. Cook until thick. Cool before adding to cheesecake.

Recipe Tips

Use soft cream cheese – Room temperature cream cheese mixes better without lumps.
Don’t bake too long – Center should still move slightly when done.

Cool slowly – Let cool in oven to prevent cracks.
Chill overnight – Long cooling makes better taste and texture.
Use fresh cherries – Fresh cherries taste much better than frozen ones.

What to Serve With Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Vanilla Ice Cream: Cold ice cream goes perfectly with rich Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe. The cool vanilla balances the strong chocolate taste.

Whipped Cream: Light cream adds extra smoothness to make the dessert feel special.

Conclusion

Making this Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe takes time but makes an amazing dessert. Rich chocolate and sweet cherries work great together.

Your family will remember this special Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe for a long time.