No-bake black cherry chocolate cheesecake is a deliciously decadent but easy to make cheesecake recipe. This is the ideal holiday dessert!
Folks if you still haven't decided on your Christmas dessert may I suggest this fabulous no-bake black cherry chocolate cheesecake?
Its made from a thick chocolate bourbon biscuit base.
Then topped with a delicious chocolate flavoured cheesecake filling and finally it's smothered with black cherry conserve.
It looks difficult to make, but its not and I promise you're going to love it!
I originally made the cheesecake base from digestive biscuits but my other half suggested it might be better with a chocolate biscuit base.
She was right!
If you can't get chocolate bourbon biscuits to make the base then chocolate sandwich biscuits or Oreos would be the ideal substitute.
However, you can still just make the base from a digestive biscuits (graham crackers for those of you in the U.S.) if you prefer!
The taste of this chocolate cherry cheesecake is amazing! It can only be described as "chocolate heaven".
The delicious soft chocolate base goes so well together with the chocolate cheese filling.
The black cherry jam (shop bought) is a delicious and simple topping meaning there's no further work needed to the cheesecake.
The only work needed on this cheesecake after its made is for you to work your way through it and that's no difficult task! 😉
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This is the deep round cake tin with loose base that I use in the making of this cheesecake and many of my other cheesecake recipes too.
It's easy to push the base up slowly keeping the shape of the cheesecake with this cake tin. When you're removing it prior to serving.
I also find it easier to use this tin with my no bake cheesecake recipes. Rather than cakes tins that clip together at the side. Those I find are better for baked cheesecakes.
If you enjoyed this no-bake black cherry chocolate cheesecake recipe and you’re looking for some other delicious cheesecake recipes then check out my Tiramisu Cheesecake or my No Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake.
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Merry Christmas Folks!
Folks, I hope you enjoy this no-bake black cherry chocolate cheesecake recipe.
Not only that, I hope you enjoy your time with family and friends over the Christmas period.
I'm taking a week off to enjoy the festive period myself with my family and friends and I'll be back in the New Year!
Have a good one! 😀
No-Bake Black Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
This black cherry chocolate cheesecake proves that decadent doesn't have to be complicated!
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
No-Bake Black Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
CHEESECAKE BASE: -
- 200 g chocolate bourbon biscuits*
- 100 g unsalted butter
CHEESECAKE: -
- 100 g plain chocolate
- 300 g reduced fat soft cream cheese
- 60 g icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 ml double cream
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
CHEESECAKE TOPPING
- Jar black cherry spread / jam
Instructions
CHEESECAKE BASE: -
- Grease the bottom and sides of a 20cm loose bottomed cake tin and line the bottom with greaseproof paper.
- Blitz the bourbon biscuits to a crunchy crumb consistency either in a food processor or place in a bag and bash with a rolling pin.
- Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan, then stir in the crushed biscuits.
- Press the biscuits into the bottom of the greased cake tin, ensuring all of the bottom is covered evenly, then place the tin into the fridge for a minimum of 20 minutes.
CHEESECAKE: -
- Melt the chocolate and allow it to cool slightly, but not to solidify.
- Beat together the cream cheese, icing sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Whip the double cream until you have soft peaks and then stir in the cooled chocolate and cocoa powder.
- Fold the cream cheese mixture into the cream mixture.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the biscuit base and smooth out.
- Place the cheesecake into the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours. If you can make this the day before and chill overnight, then even better.
CHEESECAKE TOPPING: -
- Before serving, remove cheesecake from fridge for 10 minutes and place the base on top of a can and gradually pull the sides of the tin down. Slip the cake onto a serving plate, remove the greaseproof paper and top with the cherry spread / jam.
David @ Spiced
Chocolate bourbon biscuits? Say what!? I know we have a lot of things here in the States that you can't get over there, but I think I'm jealous at the thought of chocolate bourbon biscuits. I'm sure Oreos will work here, but can I add a splash of bourbon to mine? 🙂 Either way, this sounds like an excellent cheesecake, Neil! I hope you and Lynne have a wonderful Christmas break, my friend! Cheers!
Neil
Ha ha! Yes you can easily use Oreos in this recipe instead of chocolate bourbon biscuits. And of course I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to splash a little bourbon into that base. And then into a glass to enjoy with it! 😉
Hope you and Laura have an amazing Christmas time too David! 😀
Shashi at Savory Spin
What a fantastic cheesecake - and it's no bake too! I love your use of chocolate bourbon biscuits as a base and I love the idea of digestives as well - There's a store that I'm going to on the 26th that stocks both those (they aren't that common here) so I just might have to try this out for our New Years' eve shindig! Hoping you and Lady Lynne have a wonderful Christmas with your family - and Happy and Healthy 2019 as well, Neil!
Neil
I hope you get a chance to try out this deliciously easy cheesecake Shashi! 🙂
And Merry Christmas to you and your daughter too. Hope you have an amazing family Christmas. 😀
Mimi
Oh goodness gracious! I don’t often click on sweets or desserts, but this one is a beauty! And I think I could actually make it, with no baking required! Thank you, and Merry Christmas!
Neil
Thank you kindly for your comments Mimi! I hope you and your family have an amazing Christmas! 🙂
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
Chocolate and cherries make one of my favourite combinations; it's rich, decadent, and at the same time refreshing. Love this cheesecake, and I'm happy you've opted for chocolate biscuits (Never heard of bourbon biscuits though). Happy holidays and see you next year!
Neil
Yep, chocolate and cherries are definitely a great combination Ben. I totally agree with you! 🙂
Nothing like spashing in a bit of bourbon too. Merry Christmas to you guys and see you next year too! 😀
Ashika | Gardening Foodie
Neil this is definitely chocolate heaven. Chocolate and cherries made a delicious and beautiful combination.This cheesecake looks fantastic and I love that is a no bake. This I have got to try.
Happy holidays and a Merry Christmas to you and Lady Lynne...looking forward to all the new recipes and adventures you will be sharing in the New year 🙂
Neil
Thanks for the rating and wonderful comment Ashika. I hope you get a chance to make this delicious cheesecake!
Merry Christmas to you too from Lynne and I! 🙂
Ron
Chocolate bourbon biscuits sound like a match made in heaven. We've seen the Britannia Bourbon Chocolate Flavoured Cream Biscuits at the English shop and often thought of giving them a try. Nw we have a good excuse to buy some. Do you use the cream in the Oreos or the Bourbon cream biscuits? Great looking cheesecake.
Neil
Ha ha! You're absolutely right Ron! Chocolate Bourbon biscuits are a match made in heaven. Yes I use the cream in the biscuits, it helps to bind the biscuit base mixture together when the biscuits are blitzed to crumbs.
Tabby
This looks crazy good! Especially the serving….whoa ? I need a big piece
Neil
Thanks Tabby. Hope you get a chance to make it and enjoy it! 😀