No-Bake Black Forest Cheesecake
A decadent and easy no-bake cheesecake inspired by the classic Black Forest cake, featuring layers of chocolate, cherry, and creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Crust
- 200 grams chocolate cookies crushed
- 113 grams butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 680 grams cream cheese softened
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 240 ml heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Cherry Topping
- 400 grams cherries pitted and halved (fresh or frozen)
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 30 ml water
Garnish
- 100 ml heavy cream for whipping
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- For the crust: In a bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in the whipped heavy cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the unsweetened cocoa powder until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- For the cherry topping: In a saucepan, combine cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Spoon the cherry topping over the cheesecake filling.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- For garnish: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Decorate the cheesecake with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
This no-bake cheesecake is perfect for a quick and impressive dessert. Ensure all ingredients for the filling are at room temperature for a smooth consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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