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Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake That Wow Your Guests

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An indulgent no-bake chocolate cherry cheesecake featuring layers of creamy chocolate and vanilla cheesecake, a crunchy cookie crust, and a glossy cherry topping finished with rich ganache and fresh cherries. This showstopper dessert is as luxurious as it is effortless, perfect for entertaining or special occasions.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

8 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), melted and cooled

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 cup heavy cream, whipped (or coconut cream for dairy-free)

For the Cherry Topping:

2 cups cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)

2 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Ganache:

1 cup heavy cream

8 oz dark chocolate, chopped

For Garnishing:

1 cup fresh cherries

1/4 cup chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Pulse the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Combine with melted butter and press firmly into the base of a springform pan. Chill for 30 minutes to set.
  2. Make the chocolate cheesecake layer: Melt dark chocolate and let it cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
  3. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the chocolate mixture. Spread over the chilled crust and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. Prepare the vanilla layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, fold in whipped cream, and spread evenly over the chocolate layer. Chill for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  5. Cook the cherry topping: In a saucepan, combine cherries, cornstarch, and sugar. Cook over medium heat until thickened and glossy. Let cool completely, then spread over the cheesecake.
  6. Make the ganache: Heat cream until just simmering, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and stir until smooth and shiny. Drizzle over the cherry layer.
  7. Garnish with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings. Chill for 30–60 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use white chocolate instead of dark for a milder, creamier version.

Add 1 tbsp cherry liqueur or rum to the filling for a boozy twist.

Substitute Greek yogurt for part of the cream cheese for a lighter texture.

Replace cherries with raspberries or strawberries for variation.

Chill overnight for best firmness and flavor.

For mini cheesecakes, use cupcake liners in a muffin tin.

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