Indulge in the perfect combination of rich, creamy cheesecake and luscious sweet cherries. This stunning dessert features a velvety cheesecake filling nestled on a buttery chocolate cookie crust and topped with a glossy cherry glaze that cascades down every slice. Finished with whipped cream and juicy cherries, it’s an elegant dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrations, holidays, or whenever you’re craving a truly unforgettable sweet treat.
Crust
250 g (9 oz) chocolate cookies, crushed
100 g (7 tbsp) melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
600 g (21 oz) cream cheese, softened
200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
150 g (¾ cup) sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch
Cherry Topping
400 g (14 oz) cherries (fresh or frozen)
100 g (½ cup) sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
Decoration
Whipped cream
Fresh cherries
Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, cream, and cornstarch.
Pour over the crust and bake for 50–60 minutes.
Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
For the topping, cook cherries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5 minutes.
Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the cherries until thick and glossy.
Let cool and spread over the cheesecake.
Decorate with whipped cream, fresh cherries, and chocolate shavings.
Chef Lea Tip ✨
For an extra gourmet look, let some cherry glaze drip down the sides of the cheesecake and top each whipped cream swirl with a shiny cherry. It creates a stunning bakery-style dessert that gets lots of attention on social media!
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