Description
A delicious, rich No Bake Black Forest Cheesecake with a dark chocolate crust, a fluffy cream cheese layer, and a generous topping of cherry pie filling and fresh cherries. The perfect easy, chilled dessert!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies (Oreos or digestives)
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1/4 cup melted butter
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400g (14 oz) cream cheese
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
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1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling or fresh cherry compote
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1 cup fresh black and red cherries
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Dark chocolate curls or shavings, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare Crust: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
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Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
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Chill Filling: Spread filling over the crust. Chill for 1 hour.
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Top & Finish: Spoon cherry compote over the top. Pile fresh cherries and chocolate curls on top. Chill until firm, about 3–4 hours. Slice and serve.
Notes
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Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before blending; this prevents lumps and ensures the smoothest possible filling.
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Whipped Cream: Gently folding in the whipped cream is key to keeping the filling light and airy.
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Creative Variation: Add a splash of cherry liqueur (Kirschwasser or brandy) to the filling for a grown-up twist.
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Serving Slices: Dip your knife in hot water and wipe it clean between each slice for the cleanest, sharpest presentation.
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Freezing: You can freeze the cheesecake before adding the fresh cherry topping. Thaw overnight and garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 3–4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: German / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of the dessert)
- Calories: ≈ 430 kcal
- Sugar: ≈ 28 g
- Sodium: ≈ 280 mg
- Fat: ≈ 30 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 11 g
- Trans Fat: ≈ 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 38 g
- Fiber: ≈ 2 g
- Protein: ≈ 6 g
- Cholesterol: ≈ 85 mg
Keywords: No Bake Black Forest Cheesecake, Black Forest Cake, Cherry Cheesecake, No Bake Dessert, Easy Cheesecake, Chocolate and Cherry, Make Ahead Dessert, Chilled Dessert