Boozy Black Forest Cheesecake

As the sun dips below the horizon, the Twilight Temptation Cheesecake emerges as the perfect evening’s indulgence. This Boozy Black Forest Cheesecake is layered with an intoxicating blend of rich chocolate, ripe cherries, and a generous splash of liqueur. It’s a dessert that whispers of forbidden forests and hidden delights, a treat that promises to be the dark, sweet culmination of any meal. Whether it’s the end of a day on the road or a quiet night in, this cheesecake turns any evening into a celebration.

Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in the Cherry Noir Cheesecake Delight, a decadent dessert that marries the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries in a symphony of sweetness. The velvety base, made from finely crushed chocolate biscuits fused with butter, sets the stage for a luxurious cream cheese filling. This filling, a blend of sugar, lemon juice, and Crème de Cacao, is perfected with a scattering of luscious black cherries, ensuring each bite is as tantalizing as the last.

As if the layers of creamy filling and juicy cherries weren't enough, the cheesecake is crowned with a glossy topping. A delicate concoction of cornflour and sugar thickened with cherry syrup, finished with a dash of Crème de Cassis, creates a glaze that not only adds a touch of elegance but also a depth of flavor that complements the creamy base. This Cherry Noir Cheesecake Delight is a true testament to the classic Black Forest flavors, reimagined into a cheesecake that's as visually impressive as it is delicious.

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 455kcal

Ingredients

Base:

• 250 g chocolate biscuits finely crushed
• 125 g butter melted

Filling:

• 125 ml boiling water
• 1 tablespoon gelatin
• 180 g sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 250 g cream cheese room temperature
• 300 ml cream
• 125 ml Crème de Cacao (Chocolate liqueur)
• 1 425g can pitted black cherries syrup reserved

Topping:

• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 60 ml Crème de Cassis (Raspberry liqueur)
• Syrup from the can of black cherries

Instructions

• For the base, blend chocolate biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into a springform pan and chill.
• For the filling, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Blend sugar and lemon juice with cream cheese, then mix in cream and Crème de Cacao until smooth. Fold in gelatin.
• Pour a third of the filling over the base, add half the cherries, then another third of the filling. Add the remaining cherries and cover with the last of the filling.
• For the topping, cook cornflour and sugar in cherry syrup until thickened. Off heat, stir in Crème de Cassis, cool slightly, and spread over the cheesecake. Chill to set.

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Course Dessert

Cuisine Dessert

Keyword dessert

Embark on a culinary adventure with the Cherry Noir Cheesecake Delight, an exquisite reinterpretation of the traditional Black Forest cake transformed into a sumptuous cheesecake. It starts with a crunchy base, where chocolate biscuits, pulverized into fine crumbs, combine with melted butter to form a firm, chocolaty foundation. The journey continues with a rich and velvety filling, carefully crafted by dissolving gelatin in boiling water, ensuring a smooth texture that perfectly balances the sweetness of sugar and the tang of fresh lemon juice. The heart of the filling is the luxurious cream cheese, enhanced by a generous pour of cream and a splash of Crème de Cacao, delivering a seductive, boozy twist that elevates the flavors.

As you layer the creamy mixture over the biscuit base, you’ll dot it with pitted black cherries, adding bursts of tartness that cut through the sweetness. The cherries, enveloped within the creamy layers, ensure a delightful surprise with every forkful. The cheesecake is then adorned with a glistening topping, a thickened blend of cherry syrup and cornflour, enriched with the sophisticated notes of Crème de Cassis. This luscious glaze not only adds a beautiful sheen but also infuses the dessert with a fruity, slightly acidic flavor that complements the rich base.

The Cherry Noir Cheesecake Delight is more than just a dessert; it’s an experience, an elegant finale to any dining occasion, and a joyous celebration of flavor. It’s a dessert that invites you to savor the complexity of its taste, the harmony between the bitterness of chocolate, the sharpness of cherries, and the smooth, sweet filling, culminating in a truly memorable dessert adventure.