Description
This No-Bake Black Forest Berry Cheesecake combines a rich chocolate cookie crust with a smooth and creamy cream cheese filling, topped with luscious cherry pie filling and mixed berries. Perfect for a refreshing, easy-to-make dessert that requires no baking and is ideal for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
Topping
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ½ cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, ensuring it is fluffy and holds shape.
- Combine the filling and cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, maintaining the light and airy texture.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Spread the creamy filling evenly over the chilled crust in the springform pan.
- Add the topping: In a small bowl, gently stir the cherry pie filling with the mixed berries. Spoon this berry mixture evenly over the cheesecake filling.
- Chill to set: Cover the assembled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until it is fully set and firm.
- Serve and garnish: Before serving, optionally garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar and chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Use graham crackers instead of chocolate cookie crumbs for a lighter crust flavor.
- If using frozen berries, thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture topping the cheesecake.
- For added texture, fold a few berries into the cream cheese filling before spreading it over the crust.
