Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake is rich, velvety smooth, creamy and filled with sweet cherry pie filling. Decadent chocolate in every dreamy bite!
The Unmistakable Allure of Black Forest Cheesecake
The combination of deep, semi-sweet chocolate and the smooth creaminess of cheesecake is a match made in dessert heaven. The layers of flavors and contrasting textures make every bite a sensational experience that’s sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone fortunate enough to partake.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
To embark on your culinary adventure and create a tantalizing Black Forest Cheesecake, gather the following ingredients:
- Cookie crumbles or graham crackers
- Milk or heavy cream
- Cream cheese
- Chocolate pudding
- Cherry pie filling
- Chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
How To Make Black Forest Cheesecakes
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in 2 cups of milk or heavy cream.
- Add the instant chocolate pudding mix to the milk.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the milk and pudding mixture on medium/high speed for about 2 minutes until the pudding mix is fully dissolved and the mixture thickens.
- Once mixed, set the pudding mixture aside in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly.
- Beat the Cream Cheese:
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
- Using the hand mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium/high speed for about 1 minute until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine the Pudding and Cream Cheese:
- Gradually add 1 cup of the prepared pudding mixture to the cream cheese.
- Continue beating the mixture with the hand mixer until the cream cheese and pudding are fully combined, and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 30 seconds.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Cups:
- Choose your serving cups or glasses for assembling the cheesecake cups. Clear glass cups work beautifully to showcase the layers.
- Start by adding a layer of the cream cheese and pudding mixture at the bottom of each cup. Use a spoon to spread it evenly.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- Next, sprinkle a layer of crushed graham crackers over the cream cheese/pudding mixture in each cup. This layer will add a delightful crunch to the dessert.
- Add Another Pudding Layer:
- Spoon another layer of the pudding mixture on top of the graham cracker layer. This layer will continue to build the rich flavors of the dessert.
- Add Cherries:
- Now, spoon a layer of cherry pie filling onto the pudding layer. Make sure to distribute the cherries evenly among the cups.
- Final Touch: Mini Chocolate Chips:
- For a finishing touch, generously sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the cherry layer. These chocolate chips will provide bursts of chocolate goodness throughout the dessert.
- Chill and Serve:
- Place the assembled cheesecake cups in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1-2 hours. This allows the layers to set and the flavors to meld together.
- Enjoy the Delight:
- Once chilled, your no-bake Black Forest Cheesecake Cups are ready to be enjoyed. Serve them as a delightful individual dessert for any occasion.
FAQs
A no-bake Black Forest Cheesecake is a dessert that combines the elements of a classic Black Forest cake and a creamy cheesecake, without requiring any baking. It typically features layers of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, cherry pie filling, and is often garnished with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Absolutely! While cherries are the classic choice for a Black Forest dessert, you can get creative with your fruit choices. Consider using raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, or a combination of berries to add your own twist to the recipe.
Yes, making this dessert in advance is a great idea. No-bake cheesecakes are often better when made ahead of time, allowing them to fully set and the flavors to develop. You can make it a day or two before your event and keep it refrigerated until serving.
No Bake Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk or heavy cream
- 1 block cream cheese softened
- 1 cup graham crackers or cookies, crushed
- 1 box instant pudding mix
- 21 ounce cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
Instructions
Prepare the Pudding Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in 2 cups of milk or heavy cream.Add the instant chocolate pudding mix to the milk.Using a hand mixer, beat the milk and pudding mixture on medium/high speed for about 2 minutes until the pudding mix is fully dissolved and the mixture thickens.Once mixed, set the pudding mixture aside in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly.
Beat the Cream Cheese:
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.Using the hand mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium/high speed for about 1 minute until it becomes smooth and creamy.
Combine the Pudding and Cream Cheese:
- Gradually add 1 cup of the prepared pudding mixture to the cream cheese.Continue beating the mixture with the hand mixer until the cream cheese and pudding are fully combined, and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 30 seconds.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Cups:
- Choose your serving cups or glasses for assembling the cheesecake cups. Clear glass cups work beautifully to showcase the layers.Start by adding a layer of the cream cheese and pudding mixture at the bottom of each cup. Use a spoon to spread it evenly.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- Next, sprinkle a layer of crushed graham crackers over the cream cheese/pudding mixture in each cup. This layer will add a delightful crunch to the dessert. Continue adding layers.
- Final Touch: Mini Chocolate Chips:
- For a finishing touch, generously sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the cherry layer. These chocolate chips will provide bursts of chocolate goodness throughout the dessert.
Chill and Serve:
- Place the assembled cheesecake cups in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1-2 hours. This allows the layers to set and the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!