Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake. A velvety smooth cream cheese filling on a cocoa-infused crust, topped with a vibrant raspberry sauce, fresh raspberries, and dark chocolate shavings. Perfect for any special occasion or a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 9 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cocoa Graham Crust:
- 1 cup finely crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 bar dark chocolate, thinly sliced into shavings
Raspberry Sauce:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon corn starch + 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the outside with foil. Mix graham crackers, sugar, butter, and cocoa, press into pan, and bake.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, salt, and eggs, mixing well.
- Fill and Bake: Pour filling over crust. Place in a roasting pan with water and bake until set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool and Chill: Turn off oven, cool cheesecake inside, then chill overnight.
- Make Raspberry Sauce: Cook sugar, water, lemon, and raspberries. Thicken with cornstarch, strain, and chill.
- Finish and Serve: Top cheesecake with raspberry sauce, fresh raspberries, and dark chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Handle the cheesecake gently to prevent cracking.
- The raspberry sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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