Introduction

This is a very nice and popular cake that is loved by many people. It is a delicious cheese cake topped with black forest and chocolate paste. Do give this recipe a try.

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Ready In: 2 Hours
Serving: 12 persons

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
• 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
• 4 ounces (2/3 cup) semisweet chocolate, melted
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325*F (160*C).
2. Combine cracker crumbs, sugar, cocoa powder and butter. Mix well. Press into bottom and 1-inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
3. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in amaretto and cherry juice until well blended.
4. Pour filling into crust. Bake for 1 hour. Turn oven off, and let stand in oven with door ajar at least 1 hour. Remove from oven to wire rack. Cool for about 1 hour, or until room temperature.
5. Combine melted chocolate and sour cream. Spread evenly over top of cooled cheesecake. Chill overnight. Garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.

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