Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of a No-Bake Black Forest Berry Cheesecake. This luscious dessert features a rich chocolate cookie crust topped with a creamy cheesecake filling, cherry pie filling, fresh mixed berries, and optional chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy cream, cold
For Topping:
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (such as blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
- Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture. Spread over the chilled crust.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Spoon cherry pie filling over the filling, then arrange fresh berries on top. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use a mix of Greek yogurt and cream cheese.
- Individual cheesecakes in jars are great for portion control.
- Whip cream well for a light and airy filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
