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: 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. Yield: 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 Feb. 09, 2013 by rvkreu07

I will make this again because it was so easy! I would probably use less cool whip or maybe some additional cream cheese to give it a bit of a stronger cheesecake flavor, but overall it was delicious prepared exactly as the recipe calls.

I would make this again, and I would recommend it. We had a heavier dinner, and so this was a perfect, light and fluffy kind of dessert for us and our guests.

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2012 by parksville

Very nice, light and tasty. Not sure if I cared for the cherry pie filling, might opt for more cool whip and fresh raspberries on the side next time and sprinkle it w/ toasted, sliced almonds. The nice thing is you can make it a day ahead. Easy recipe.

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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