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Black Forest Cheesecake

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Ingredients
  

  • For the Base:
  • 1 ½ cups crushed cocoa-flavored biscuits
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 3 8 oz packages soft and creamy cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • For the Topping:
  • 1 can rich cherry jam
  • Lightly sweetened whipped cream for garnish
  • Fine chocolate chips for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Base:
  • Preheat the oven to 165°C. Grease or line a loose-bottomed cake pan.
  • In a bowl, mix the crushed cocoa biscuits with melted butter until well combined.
  • Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the cake pan. Set aside.
  • Mix the Cheesecake Filling:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and almond extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add the sour cream and cocoa powder, and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Bake the Cheesecake:
  • Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared base, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set, and the edges are slightly puffed.
  • Turn off the oven, leaving the door slightly open to allow the cheesecake to cool gradually and prevent cracking.
  • Apply the Topping:
  • Once cooled, spread cherry jam evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
  • Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.