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Black Forest Cheesecake Bars

Decadent cheesecake bars with a rich chocolate crust, creamy filling, and a cherry topping, inspired by the classic Black Forest cake.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 packages cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
Topping
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
  2. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake the Cheesecake
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly.
  3. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Add the Topping
  1. Once chilled, spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the cheesecake.
  2. Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top for garnish.
  3. Cut into bars and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

For best results, allow the cheesecake to chill overnight before serving. You can also use fresh cherries if desired.

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