Cheesecake Layer

• 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream (for extra creaminess)
• ½ cup melted dark chocolate (optional but recommended for an authentic Black Forest twist)

Crust

• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos without the filling)
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Cherry Topping

• 1 can cherry pie filling or
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries + ¼ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon lemon juice + 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Optional Garnishes

• Shaved dark chocolate
• Whipped cream swirls
• Fresh cherries