Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake layered with chocolate and topped with sweet cherries, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and cocoa powder until fully combined.
- Pour the chocolate cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with cherry pie filling before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, bake a little longer.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
- Use fresh cherries for a more natural flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg