Description
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that perfectly balances rich dark chocolate and tart fresh raspberries. This creamy cheesecake boasts a velvety texture and stunning presentation, making it ideal for special occasions or a delightful weeknight treat. Each slice offers an explosion of flavor that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and cocoa powder. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Melt dark chocolate over a double boiler or microwave; let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, then sour cream and melted chocolate; blend until creamy.
- Gently fold in raspberries.
- Pour batter over crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg