No Bake Black Forest Cheesecake
A delightful no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake filling with tart cherry pie filling and a crunchy Oreo crust.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 6 ounces pre-made Oreo pie crust
For the cheesecake filling
- 12 ounces cream cheese Ensure it's at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ounces semi-sweet baking bar Melted and mixed into the filling.
- 8 ounces tub whipped topping Gently fold into the mixture.
For the topping
- 1 cup canned cherry pie filling
- Chocolate curls for garnish Made from additional semi-sweet chocolate.
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking bar Used for chocolate curls.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening Used in melting chocolate for curls.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Melt the 3 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate baking bar and stir it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread half of the mixture into the Oreo pie crust.
- Layer half of the cherry pie filling over the cheesecake mixture.
- Add the remaining cheesecake mixture on top of the cherries and smooth it out.
- Top with the remaining cherry pie filling and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Chocolate Curls
- Melt the 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate baking bar with the vegetable shortening.
- Spread it thin on a baking sheet and let it cool slightly before scraping it into curls with a spatula.
Notes
Serve chilled with extra whipped topping or cherry pie filling. This cheesecake pairs wonderfully with coffee or a glass of milk. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.