Chocolate Chip Cherry Cheesecake

This rich and creamy cheesecake is topped with a delicious cherry sauce and dotted with mini chocolate chips, all atop a chocolatey cookie crust! It’s a dessert that combines tangy cheesecake, sweet cherries, and a hint of chocolate for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 24 chocolate-filled, chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
• 5 tablespoons melted salted butter

For the Cheesecake:

• 16 oz cream cheese (2 blocks), room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Topping:

• Fresh Sweet Cherry Sauce (You can find recipes online or use store-bought cherry pie filling)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Make the Crust:
   Crush the sandwich cookies (including the filling) into fine crumbs. You can use a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
   Mix the crumbs with the melted butter until fully combined.
   Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
   Bake for 8 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
3. Make the Cheesecake:
   In a large bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth (about 1 minute).
   Add the sugar, sour cream, and cornstarch. Beat until well blended.
   Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing on low just until combined. Avoid over-beating to prevent air from getting into the mixture.
   Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
   Pour the batter over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
4. Bake:
   Bake the cheesecake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is almost set. The middle should jiggle slightly, but the top shouldn’t be shiny.
   Turn off the oven, open the door, and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
5. Cool & Chill:
   After 1 hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
   Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
6. Add Cherry Topping:
   Once the cheesecake has chilled, use the foil to lift it out of the pan. Transfer to a serving dish.
   Pour the cherry sauce over the top, and garnish with extra chocolate chips if desired.
7. Serve & Enjoy:
   Serve cold or let it sit at room temperature before serving. Enjoy the perfect mix of chocolate and cherry flavors in every bite!

Nutrition

Yield: 9 servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 85 minutes

Conclusion

Enjoy this decadent Chocolate Chip Cherry Cheesecake—the ultimate treat for cheesecake lovers!