Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake: How to Make This Divine Dessert
A rich and indulgent cheesecake made with a velvety dark chocolate filling and a bright raspberry swirl, all on a buttery chocolate cookie crust an elegant dessert perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 5 tbsp butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a springform pan.
- 2. Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- 3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- 4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- 5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- 6. Mix in sour cream, melted dark chocolate, and vanilla.
- 7. Pour batter over cooled crust.
- 8. Warm raspberry preserves slightly and swirl into the batter using a knife.
- 9. Bake for 50–55 minutes until center is just set.
- 10. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
- 11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- 12. Garnish with fresh raspberries and slice.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Serve with extra raspberry sauce for added brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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