Best 11 Chocolate Covered Cherry Cheesecake Recipes

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Chocolate covered cherry cheesecake is a delightful dessert with layers of chocolate, cheese, cherries, and a sweet crust. It has many origins but most people believe that the dessert was created in the city of Philadelphia. Today, there are many different recipes available. Some recipes call for a graham cracker crust while others use an oreo cookie crust. There are also various ways to create the filling. Some recipes call for cocoa powder and some call for melted chocolate. For the topping, some recipes sprinkle the top of the cheesecake with melted chocolate. Others add chocolate chips or sprinkles. You can also use fresh cherries or cherry pie filling.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NO-BAKE CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



No-Bake Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate graham cracker crumbs, packed brown sugar, butter, salt, cream cheese, vanilla extract, heavy whipping cream, white sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cherry pie filling

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
⅛ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 pinch salt
16 oz cream cheese, 2 packages
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pt heavy whipping cream
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
21 oz cherry pie filling, 1 can

Steps:

  • In a bowl, thoroughly mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, salt, and butter. Press evenly into a springform pan. Chill.
  • In a medium bowl, place cream cheese and beat with hand beaters until smooth. Gently pour in cream, adding gradually while stirring, until it's fully incorporated.
  • Add sugar, vanilla, and salt, then beat until very smooth. Don't forget to scrape the sides. Gradually add cocoa powder into the smooth cream-cheese mixture and beat on medium speed until it's fully incorporated.
  • Pour onto chilled crust and smooth out the top. Freeze for 3 hours or refrigerate overnight. Before serving, pour pie filling over the cheesecake.
  • Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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My love for chocolate-covered cherries inspired this fun and fancy cheesecake that's perfect for Christmas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 32 wafers)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
CHEESECAKE:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained, rinsed and quartered
1/2 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided
1/2 ounce white baking chocolate

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chocolate crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla. Gently fold in cherries and pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , In a microwave, melt the semisweet chocolate, butter and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Cool for 2 minutes; pour over cheesecake. Spread over the top and let it run down the sides. Cool. , In a small saucepan, melt white chocolate and remaining shortening. Drizzle over the top. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE III



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A must for chocoholics, very moist and fudgy, yet oh so simple to bake.

Provided by Jan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, cherry pie filling, almond extract, and 2 eggs by hand; stir until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it tests done. Cool.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. Boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Immediately pour over partially cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 276.3 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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Get ready for the "wow factor" when you bring out this beautiful dessert. Looks like it took hours to make, but you can be busy with other things while it's baking and chilling.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients; mix well. Press in bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 10-inch springform pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sugar and almond extract until smooth. Add 1/2 cup whipping cream; blend well.
  • Spoon 3 1/2 cups cream cheese mixture into crust-lined pan, spreading evenly. Carefully spoon 1 cup pie filling evenly over cream cheese layer (reserve remaining pie filling for topping). Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture evenly over pie filling.
  • Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until center is set. Cool in pan on wire rack 1 hour.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup whipping cream to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted.
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Remove side of pan. Place cheesecake on paper-lined cookie sheet. Spread glaze over cooled cheesecake, allowing some to flow down side. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Serve topped with remaining pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CHERRY CHEESECAKE WITH GANACHE



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A spectacular dessert, this cherry-filled cheesecake is covered with rich dark chocolate ganache. Ideal for a holiday or party, it's not difficult to make...so serve it for everyday occasions too!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups finely crushed creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 15 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 bag (16 oz) frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed, drained and patted dry (3 cups)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons corn syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking. Spray inside bottom and side of pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press in bottom of pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Cool crust 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Beat in 1/2 cup whipping cream and the almond extract. Pour 4 cups filling over crust. Spoon cherries over filling. Top with remaining filling, covering cherries.
  • Bake at 300°F 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes or until edge of cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly. Turn oven off; open door 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave ganache ingredients on High 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring once, until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Chill 30 minutes. To serve, run small metal spatula around edge of pan; carefully remove foil and side of pan. Cover; refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1 g

DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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An original recipe, created by my husband, Daniel. This intensely rich and decadent dark chocolate cheesecake is pebbled with tart, dried Bing cherries. I doubt you've ever tasted anything quite like it!

Provided by DanielsWife

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cocoa (or more)
32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 cup tart dried cherries

Steps:

  • For Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly butter a 9 inch springform pan.
  • Pour graham cracker crumbs into bottom of pan. Drizzle with melted butter and press to form a thin crust.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • For Filling: Melt chocolate in a double boiler until smooth. Remove from heat, and bring to room temperature. Consistency should be pourable.
  • Meanwhile, whip cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • Add sugar, and blend at medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Blend in eggs, one at a time. Beat until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla extract, and whip to combine.
  • Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently as you are adding ingredients, to ensure that everything is well incorporated.
  • Gently stir in the melted chocolate, just until combined.
  • Carefully stir in the dried cherries.
  • Pour filling into room temperature crust.
  • Wrap bottom of springform pan with heavy duty aluminum foil, and place in a large roasting pan. Set on center oven rack. Carefully fill roasting pan with boiling water, about 1 inch up the side of the springform pan.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees, or until center is just set.
  • Remove from oven, and allow to cool about 5 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake. Do not remove the springform pan.
  • Cover, and chill overnight.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.1, Fat 54.8, SaturatedFat 31.7, Cholesterol 192.7, Sodium 388, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 23.3, Protein 11.6

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY CHEESECAKE



CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY CHEESECAKE image

Categories     Cheese     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield serves 12-16

Number Of Ingredients 15

Crust:
1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp sugar
Filling:
4 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup maraschino cherries, roughly chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
Topping:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 maraschino cherries w/ stems

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. For crust: In a small mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-in springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. Turn oven temperature to 400. For filling: In a large mixing bowl, on low speed mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Add in the chopped cherries, vanilla extract and cherry juice. Mix until just combined. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 400 for 10 min., then turn oven down to 250 and bake for 1 hour. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. For topping: In a small saucepan, heat whipping cream on low. When heated, add chocolate chips. Stir until mixture is smooth. Allow to cool about 5 minutes. Pour chocolate mixture over the chilled cheesecake. Arrange the stemmed cherries around the cheesecake.

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE



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Do you like the texture of a chocolate cake, but don't want the frosting? If so, these cakey brownies are going to knock your socks off.

Provided by Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

Categories     cheesecake     Dessert

Time 11h35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups crushed Oreo cookies (255 grams)
2 tablespoons brown sugar (27 grams)
10 tablespoons unsalted butter (141 grams, melted (1¼ sticks))
32 ounces cream cheese (908 grams, room temperature (4 bricks))
1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
½ cup brown sugar (107 grams)
1⅓ cups heavy cream (303 grams, room temperature)
1 cup chocolate chips (170 grams, melted)
½ cup sour cream (114 grams, room temperature)
3 large eggs (150 grams, room temperature)
3 egg yolks (42 grams, room temperature)
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (21 grams)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (3 grams)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (4 grams)
1 cup pitted cherries (113 grams, fresh or frozen/thawed)
1½ cups chocolate chips (255 grams)
¾ cup heavy cream (170 grams)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (43 grams)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and gently spray the sides with nonstick spray. Set aside.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 989 kcal, Carbohydrate 81 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 72 g, SaturatedFat 41 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 258 mg, Sodium 632 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 64 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE



Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake image

A wonderful combination of cherries and chocolate in a rich cheese cake. The glaze on this cheese cake is ganache, one of the easiest and prettiest finishes for cake and cools to a beautiful seamless gloss. You can buy chocolate cookie crumbs in the bakery aisle or crush your own chocolate wafers for the crust.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whipping cream
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl; press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 10 inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add sugar and almond extract; beat until smooth.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the whipping cream; blend well.
  • Spoon 3 1/2 cups of the cream cheese mixture into the crust lined pan, spreading evenly.
  • Carefully spread 1 cup of the pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer; reserve the remaining pie filling for the topping.
  • Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over the pie filling layer.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is set.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 hour.
  • Bring the other 1/2 cup of whipping cream to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • Remove the sides of the springform pan.
  • Place cheesecake on the paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Spread the chocolate glaze evenly over the top of the cheesecake allowing some of the glaze to run down the sides.
  • Chill for at least 3 hours or over night.
  • Serve topped with the remaining pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.2, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 148, Sodium 306.5, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.3, Protein 8

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY CHEESECAKE



Chocolate Covered Cherry Cheesecake image

Love cheesecake? Love chocolate and dark, sweet cherries? Oh boy, have we got a recipe for you! Bonus: Prep time for this cheesecake is just 10 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (9 oz.) chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen sweet cherries, thawed, drained and chopped
4 eggs
4 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Mix cookie crumbs and butter in 13x9-inch pan until blended; press onto bottom of pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and cherries; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 45 min.; cool. Drizzle cheesecake with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHEESECAKE BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Bites Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: graham cracker sheet, confectioners sugar, kosher salt, butter, cream cheese, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate chips

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Snacks

Yield 30 bites

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 sheets graham cracker sheet
¼ cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a plastic bag, crush the graham crackers finely with the back of a large pot or pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine graham crackers, ¼ cup (30g) confectioners' sugar, salt, and melted butter, stirring until the mixture is the texture of wet sand.
  • Dump the graham cracker mixture into a 9×9 inch (23 x 23 cm) baking dish lined with parchment paper. Press the mixture down with your hands to create an even layer.
  • Freeze for 10 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup (160g) confectioner's sugar, and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the graham cracker crust.
  • Freeze for one hour.
  • Transfer the frozen cheesecake onto a cutting board, peeling away the parchment paper. Slice ¹⁄₆₄ inch (1 cm) wide strips horizontally, then vertically, creating little cheesecake cubes.
  • In a medium bowl, microwave the chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
  • Dip the cheesecake cubes in the chocolate, dripping off excess, and set them on a tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining cubes.
  • Freeze for 15 minutes, then serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 13 grams

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality chocolate for the ganache. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the cheesecake.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you start making the cheesecake. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can make the cheesecake tough.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help it bake evenly and prevent it from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set properly.

Conclusion:

This chocolate-covered cherry cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy families. The combination of chocolate, cherries, and cheesecake is sure to please everyone.

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