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Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Delicious Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake with a rich, creamy filling and a chocolate ganache topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 inch springform pan
  • Medium Pot
  • heatproof bowl
  • Food Processor
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • roasting pan

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 36 cookies Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 1.5 pounds full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2.5 Tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 1.33 cups semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1.25 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubes

For Garnish (optional)

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup chocolate sauce use your favorite store-bought variety
  • ½ teaspoon cocoa powder

Instructions
 

For the Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap the outside of the pan in layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl combine the crushed cookie crumbs and melted butter, mix well to combine.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom - and slightly up the sides - of the prepared pan.
  • Bake the crust in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and set aside on a cooling rack until needed. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees (F).

For the Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

  • Fill a medium pot one-third full with water and bring it to a low simmer over medium heat. Place a heatproof bowl on top of the pot.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped chocolate and espresso powder into the bowl. Heat until the chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • In a food processor, pulse the cream cheese until smooth. Add in both sugars and cocoa powder and beat smooth. Add in the eggs and yolks, one at a time, beating until just combined.
  • Slowly add in the heavy cream and vanilla mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the melted chocolate until well blended.
  • Pour half of the filling over the crust. Add raspberries in a single layer. Pour the remaining batter on top.
  • Place the springform pan in a roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come 1-inch up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  • Remove the cake from the water bath and place on a wire rack. Loosen the foil and run a knife around the pan edges.
  • Cool completely then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 6 hours before slicing.

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • Add chopped chocolate to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil then remove from heat. Pour cream on the chocolate and set aside for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add in the butter and stir until melted. Set aside until needed.
  • Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake. Let set for about 1 hour.

To Garnish & Serve

  • Slice the cheesecake with a thin-bladed knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts.
  • Top each slice with chocolate sauce, raspberries, and a dusting of cocoa powder.
  • Store loosely covered in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days.

Notes

If you don't have a food processor, use a high-powered blender or hand mixer. Chill the cheesecake properly to avoid a lava cake texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baking, Cheesecake, Chocolate, Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, dessert, raspberry
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