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Black Forest Cheesecake Bliss

A rich and decadent vegan cheesecake with a delightful blend of chocolate and cherries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cherry Compote
  • 2 cups cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • ¼ cup cherry juice or water Use fresh cherry juice for more flavor.
  • 2–3 tablespoons sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of cherries.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the compote.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or Kirsch Adds a flavorful kick.
Crust
  • 2 cups crushed Oreo cookies or digestive biscuits For a chocolatey crust.
  • ¼ cup melted vegan butter
Cheesecake Filling
  • 200 grams dark vegan chocolate, melted Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
  • 2 cups vegan cream cheese
  • 1 cup vegan whipped cream
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Topping
  • 1 cup vegan whipped cream For final layer.
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare Cherry Compote
  1. Combine cherries, cherry juice, and sugar in a saucepan. Simmer until cherries soften.
  2. Stir in cornstarch and cook until thickened.
  3. Add lemon juice or Kirsch and chill.
Make Biscuit Base
  1. Mix crushed biscuits with melted vegan butter.
  2. Press mixture into a springform pan and chill.
Prepare Cheesecake Filling
  1. Mix vegan cream cheese, cocoa powder, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Fold in melted chocolate and whipped cream.
  3. Pour over biscuit base and bake at 160°C for 40–45 minutes.
  4. Cool and chill.
Whip Topping
  1. Whip vegan cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
Assemble Cheesecake
  1. Top chilled cheesecake with cherry compote, whipped cream, and fresh cherries.

Notes

For best results, let the cheesecake chill thoroughly for at least four hours or preferably overnight.