Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake. Creamy cheesecake filling swirled with a sweet raspberry puree, nestled on a chocolate cookie crust, and topped with fresh raspberries and shaved dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreo, without filling)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
For the raspberry swirl:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Optional topping:
- additional raspberries
- shaved dark chocolate
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil if using a water bath.
- Prepare the crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Make the raspberry swirl: Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice until syrupy. Strain and cool.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and melted dark chocolate.
- Assemble: Pour batter over crust. Spoon raspberry puree on top and swirl gently.
- Bake: Place in a water bath or on a baking sheet. Bake for 50–60 minutes until set.
- Cool and chill: Let cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate (60–70%) for the best flavor.
- Cheesecake slices best when chilled thoroughly and wiped between cuts.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
