Mumas Schwarzwlder Kse Torte Recipe A Black Forest Dream

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (170g) chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreo crumbs, filling removed)
• 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups (475 ml) fresh or frozen pitted cherries (if frozen, thaw and drain slightly)
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Kirsch (cherry liqueur) or cherry juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
• 32 ounces (900g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 4 ounces (115g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream, chilled
• 2 tablespoons (25g) powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish
• Extra Cherries, for garnish