Black Forest Cheesecake
Black Forest Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that fuses the rich, creamy texture of classic cheesecake with the iconic flavors of Germany's Black Forest cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte). It typically features a chocolate cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake filling infused with cherry liqueur or extract, and is generously topped with cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. This creation is a modern, cross-cultural twist on traditional European desserts.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-fat, high-carb dessert, with the cheesecake base providing significant fat and the crust, cherries, and chocolate contributing to its carbohydrate content. A typical slice can range from 400 to 600 calories, offering a substantial dose of calcium from the cream cheese and some antioxidants from the cherries.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 IU |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a fascinating hybrid, marrying the American love for dense cheesecake with the specific flavor profile of a world-famous German torte. Nutritionally, while indulgent, the inclusion of cherries adds a fruit component that provides some vitamins and fiber not found in a plain cheesecake.
