No Bake Black Forest Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this no-bake black forest cheesecake, featuring layers of velvety cream cheese, whipped cream, cherry pie filling, and chocolate curls. A perfect blend of sweetness and creaminess in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake:
- 6 ounces pre-made Oreo pie crust
- 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup full-fat sour cream
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ounces semi-sweet baking bar, chopped (Ghirardelli brand)
- 8 ounces tub whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup canned cherry pie filling (Duncan Hines/Comstock more fruit)
- Chocolate curls, optional garnish
For the Chocolate Curls:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking bar, broken into small pieces (Ghirardelli brand)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (Crisco)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake: Remove plastic cover from Oreo crust. Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add sour cream and vanilla. Fold in melted chocolate. Divide mixture and fold in whipped topping. Layer chocolate and plain mixtures in crust.
- Chill the Cheesecake: Cover with plastic lid and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- Top with Cherry Filling: Spread cherry pie filling over chilled cheesecake.
- Make Chocolate Curls: Melt chocolate and shortening, spread thin, freeze, and create curls.
Notes
- Choose ‘more fruit’ canned cherry pie filling for less gel coating.
- Use the plastic cover for storage.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 569 kcal
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 303mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 46mg
