Description
Indulge in Decadent Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that perfectly blends the richness of cream cheese with the tangy sweetness of fresh raspberries. This velvety cheesecake features a crunchy chocolate cookie crust and a luscious chocolate filling that will delight any chocolate lover. Whether for birthdays, holiday gatherings, or simply a cozy night in, this dessert is sure to impress with its stunning presentation and irresistible flavor. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and tartness, making it an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies (or graham crackers)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz melted dark chocolate (60% to 72% cocoa)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes; then let cool.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, add sugar gradually, then mix in melted dark chocolate and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Fold in fresh raspberries.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for about 60 minutes, until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool gradually in the oven for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg