Ingredients
For the Base:• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• ½ cup butter (melted)
Cheesecake Filling:• 680 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted, slightly cooled)
For the Topping:• 1 can (about 600 g) cherry pie filling
• (Optional) fresh cherries or chocolate shavings
Instructions
Preparation
Base:• Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
• Mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter.
• Press the mixture into the bottom of a 23 cm springform pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes, remove and let cool.
Filling:• Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add the sour cream and vanilla, mix.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed.
• Add the melted chocolate and mix with a spatula until homogeneous.
Baking:• Pour the filling over the base.
• Bake for 50–60 minutes (the center should be slightly wobbly).
• Turn off the oven, open the door slightly, and let the cheesecake rest in the oven for 1 hour (this prevents cracking).
Topping:• Once completely cooled, spread the cherry filling on top.
Resting:• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh cherries before serving.
Notes
Tip:For a richer chocolate flavor, you can use chocolate with 55–60% cocoa content.