Ingredients for Luscious Black Forest Cheesecake
- Graham Wafer Crumbs
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Cream Cheese
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Squares
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15-ounce) jar cherry pie filling
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How to Make Luscious Black Forest Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted, and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (melted and cooled), 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges and the center is just slightly jiggly. A knife inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. This prevents cracking.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to fully chill and set.
- Before serving, top with 1 (15-ounce) jar cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate curls.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
250g
Fat
162g
Carbs
30g