Black Forest Cheesecake Dream 🍒

Black Forest Cheesecake Dream 🍒

Ingredients

For the Crust:

- 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs 🍫
-1/4 cup sugar 🍬
-1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈

For the Cheesecake Filling:

-16 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
-1/2 cup sugar 🍬
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍨
-2 large eggs 🥚
-1 cup sour cream 🥛

For the Topping:

-1 cup cherry pie filling 🍒
-1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings 🍫
-Whipped cream 🌬️

Instructions

-Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham crumbs 🍫, sugar 🍬, and melted butter 🧈. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

-Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese 🧀 until smooth and creamy. Mix in the sugar 🍬 and vanilla extract 🍨. Add eggs 🥚 one at a time, blending well after each. Finally, fold in the sour cream 🥛 for extra richness.

-Bake & Chill: Pour the filling over the prepared crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until just set, with a slight jiggle in the center. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

-Top & Serve: Once chilled, spread cherry pie filling 🍒 over the top. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings 🍫 and dollops of whipped cream 🌬️ for an elegant finish. Slice and savor each decadent bite!