Black Forest Cheesecake

pan. If there is a slight jiggle its done!
How To Store Black Forest Cheesecake
To store the cheesecake wrap it in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. It will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Can I Freeze Cheesecake?
Absolutely! For longer storage freeze the cheesecake. If freezing do not add the cherry pie filling on top until ready to serve. To freeze
Let the cheesecake cool completely Place the cheesecake uncovered in the freezer for about an hour. I suggest that if you are keeping the cheesecake pie in the springform pan remove the sides of the pan After the hour in the freezer take the cheesecake off the pan and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap Place the wrapped cheesecake into a zipped freezer bag or wrap it in aluminum foil. Be sure to label and date the cheesecake it will last up to 23 months When ready to enjoy let the cheesecake thaw in the refrigerator overnight To serve top with cherry pie filling chocolate shavings and whipped cream.
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Black Forest Cheesecake
PREP TIME20MINUTES MINS
COOK TIME1HOUR HR 5MINUTES MINS
RESTINGCHILLING TIME3HOURS HRS
TOTAL TIME4HOURS HRS 25MINUTES MINS
Black Forest Cheesecake is a rich chocolate cheesecake on top of an Oreo cookie crust topped with homemade cherry pie filling chocolate curls and whipped cream. Its a decadent dessert that brings together the delicious pairing of chocolate and cherries.
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Ingredients
Crust
1 ½ cups 162 g finely crushed Oreo Cookies about 20 cookies¼ cup ½ stick 57 g unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake
2 cups 364 g semisweet chocolate chips¾ cup 178 5 g heavy cream room temperature divided3 blocks 8 ounces each cream cheese room temperature1 ½ cups 300 g granulated sugar¼ cup 29 5 g Dutchprocessed cocoa powder5 large eggs room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
1 ½ cups 383 g cherry pie filling homemade or storeboughtchocolate shavings or curls for garnishwhipped cream for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325F. Lightly spray a 9inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper including up the sides.
In a medium bowl combine the Oreo cookie crumbs with the melted butter mixing well with a fork. You want every crumb coated in the butter as this will be the glue that holds it together.
Press the crumbs into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
To a microwavesafe bowl add chocolate chips and ¼ cup of heavy cream.