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Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

Love chocolate and cherries? Our Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe is perfect for you! We make creamy cheesecake with dark chocolate and fresh cherries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
Keyword Dark Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Recipe