Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of our Decadent Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake You’ll Adore. This luscious dessert harmoniously blends the intense flavors of dark chocolate with the refreshing tartness of fresh raspberries, creating a truly gourmet experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this cheesecake is a showstopper that will impress your guests and satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies (or graham crackers)
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces melted dark chocolate (60% – 72% cocoa)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- ½ cup melted dark chocolate (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it.
- Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl, then press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth. Fold in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed, mixing minimally after each addition. Gently fold in raspberries.
- Pour the batter over the crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the oven for an hour before chilling in the fridge for at least four hours.
- Release from springform pan, garnish with whipped cream and additional raspberries or chocolate drizzle before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg