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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

This Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake combines rich chocolate and tart raspberries for a decadent dessert that's simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
For the filling
  • 24 oz 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup 1 cup dark chocolate (melted)
  • 2 large 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 1 cup fresh raspberries
For the topping
  • Additional fresh raspberries
  • Chocolate shavings or drizzle for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue mixing until creamy. Add in the sour cream, melted dark chocolate, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  3. Gently fold the fresh raspberries into the cheesecake mixture, being careful not to crush them too much.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling onto the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature for a bit, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for best results.
  2. Once chilled, carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Top with additional fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings or drizzle before slicing and serving.

Notes

Avoid overmixing when adding eggs to the cream cheese mixture to prevent cracks. Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling. For best results, bake in a water bath to minimize cracking.