Description
This No Bake Black Forest Cheesecake is an easy, decadent dessert that blends creamy chocolate cheesecake with tart cherry pie filling on a crunchy Oreo crust. A no-bake twist on the classic Black Forest cake that’s perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 32 Oreo cookies (with filling)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- For the Toppings:
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix with melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze while preparing filling.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and cocoa powder, beat to combine. Mix in sour cream or Greek yogurt. Fold in cherry pie filling and whipped topping until well blended.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour filling over crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Add the Toppings: Before serving, pipe whipped cream around the edge, add cherry pie filling to the center, and sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for clean slices.
- Add 1 tbsp Kirsch for authentic Black Forest flavor.
- Can substitute with strawberry or blueberry pie filling.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze (without toppings) for up to 3 months.
