This Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake recipe is just the bomb!
This mouthwatering delight is great for parties or anytime you want a decadent, yet simple dessert. It only takes about 30 minutes to make and can be easily customized to your liking. I like to use a combination of dark and milk chocolate, but you can use all of one or the other if you prefer.
The cherries add a lovely sweetness and pop of colour but feel free to experiment with other fruits as well. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Then pour into a prepared crust and chill for at least an hour.
The result is a rich, creamy cheesecake that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. So go ahead and treat yourself to this easy no-bake chocolate cherry cheesecake – you deserve it!
You can whip up a huge batch for Christmas and you can even put some in little jars to give away to friends.
Method
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Place the Oreos in a food processor pulse until you get coarse crumbs. Add in the melted butter and pulse again to combine. Distribute the crumbs between the four mason jars and pat down using a spoon or the end of a thin rolling pin.
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Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and whisk with an electric whisk for a few seconds until it loosens up. Add in the vanilla extract and icing sugar. Stir carefully with the whisk until the icing sugar is no longer in danger of puffing out all over you, then whisk until combined.
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Place the cream in another bowl and whisk until thick (until it's soft and just holds its shape). Add the cream to the cream cheese mixture and stir to combine, then pour in the melted chocolate. Stir again to combine and distribute between the four mason jars. I find it's easier to spoon the chocolate mixture into a plastic sandwich bag, then cut off the corner and pipe it into the mason jars. Tap the jars to remove any air bubbles.
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Place 3 fresh cherries on top of the chocolate mixture in each jar, then top with the cherry pie filling and a sprinkle of grated chocolate.
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Eat straight away, or place lids on the mason jars and refrigerate for up to two days (can be eaten straight from the fridge).
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Makes 4 x 8 oz jars.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake can be frozen up to three days.
That’s a brilliant gift if you ask me!
This decadent and easy-to-make chocolate cherry cheesecake is perfect for the holidays. It’s a hearty dessert that will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth, and it can be easily gifted to friends and family. The best part is that it only takes 30 minutes to make, so you can enjoy it without having to spend hours in the kitchen.
Simply combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender, pour into a prepared crust, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Then, top with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings for a festive and delicious treat.
