Description
A rich and creamy cherry cheesecake chocolate tart that combines the flavors of chocolate and cherries for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a tart pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Top with cherry pie filling, spreading it evenly.
- Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chocolate cookies for the crust.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- This tart can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cherry Cheesecake, Chocolate Tart, Dessert, Cheesecake Tart