Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
This Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake combines a rich, creamy chocolate-infused filling with fresh raspberries set atop a crunchy chocolate cookie crust. Baked to perfection, it offers a decadent dessert experience with the perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix the crushed chocolate cookies with the melted butter until fully combined. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Make Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, melted dark chocolate, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fully combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a uniform texture.
- Add Raspberries and Assemble: Gently fold the fresh raspberries into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to crush them. Pour the filling evenly over the prepared cookie crust in the springform pan.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Once baked, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill Before Serving: For optimal flavor and texture, refrigerate the cooled cheesecake for several hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the center should be slightly jiggly when done.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Be gentle when folding in raspberries to keep them whole.
- Chilling the cheesecake overnight enhances flavor and firmness.
- A springform pan is recommended for easy removal.
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