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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

A luxurious dessert featuring a rich dark chocolate filling and fresh raspberries, perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups dark chocolate chips, melted and cooled
  • 1 cups fresh raspberries

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in the melted butter until well-coated. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended. Then add the vanilla extract and melted dark chocolate, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries, being careful not to crush them.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
  2. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
  1. Before serving, you can garnish with additional raspberries and a dusting of cocoa powder or whipped cream, if desired. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to a week, covered tightly with plastic wrap. For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped in an airtight container for up to three months.