Description
A rich dark chocolate cheesecake balanced with fresh raspberries, perfect for any dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Crushed Chocolate Cookies (or graham crackers)
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter
- 16 oz Cream Cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (or maple syrup)
- 8 oz Melted Dark Chocolate (60%-72% cocoa)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure preferred)
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Fresh Raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix crushed cookies and melted butter, then press into the pan bottom and chill.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Pour in melted dark chocolate and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until set.
- Fold in half the raspberries gently.
- Pour filling on the crust and top with remaining raspberries.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until the center almost sets.
- Let cool on a rack and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
For best results, serve cold and cut with a hot, clean knife.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American