Description
This Decadent Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with vibrant fresh raspberries. Every bite is a special occasion that chocolate lovers and berry enthusiasts will adore!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies (like Oreos)
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 24 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces melted dark chocolate
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies with melted unsalted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes and then let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until creamy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Then add sour cream, eggs (one at a time), vanilla extract, and melted dark chocolate. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in fresh raspberries into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to crush them too much.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- To prevent cracks, place a shallow pan filled with water on the lower rack of the oven while the cheesecake bakes.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for about an hour.
- Once cooled to room temperature, cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, top with additional fresh raspberries and a dusting of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Make sure your cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for a smoother filling. Don’t overmix once you add the eggs to avoid incorporating too much air, which can cause cracks. You can experiment with different fruit purees or flavored extracts to customize the cheesecake.