Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe

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"I’m asked to take this popular cheesecake to every gathering," explains Christine Ooyen. "I created the recipe about 10 years ago and my family has been asking for it ever since. In fact, when I was ill at Thanksgiving last year, my sister even made it for my family to enjoy," the Winnebago, Illinois cook shares.

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Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 chocolate crumb crust (8 inches)
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread half of the mixture evenly into crust. Fold cocoa and confectioners' sugar into remaining whipped topping mixture; carefully spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Cut into slices; top each slice with cherry pie filling. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 469 calories, 24 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 213 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Black Forest Cheesecake in Quick Cooking November/December 2005, p33

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Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by deemckenna

It's the easiest recipe for black forest cheesecake and its easy to do on a budget. I feed a family of 5 and have to make a couple at a time. Quick, easy, cheap to make and delicious.


Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2011 by cleaninggirl4u

This is one of the most requested desserts in my house! Great recipe!!!


Reviewed on May. 27, 2011 by then5812

This recipe was extremely easy to make. I whipped it up in about fifteen minutes and popped it into the fridge with plenty of time to finish getting ready for a last minute get together.

 
 
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