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Decadent Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

A rich and creamy dark chocolate cheesecake layered with fresh raspberries and topped with silky chocolate ganache for the ultimate elegant dessert.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cookie Crust
  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz dark chocolate melted and cooled
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
Chocolate Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
Garnish
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 0.25 cup chocolate curls
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and wrap a 9-inch springform pan with foil.
  2. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and cocoa powder.
  5. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and sour cream.
  6. Fold melted dark chocolate into the batter until smooth.
  7. Gently fold in raspberries and pour filling over crust.
  8. Place pan into a water bath and bake 60–70 minutes until center slightly jiggles.
  9. Cool cheesecake gradually in the oven with the door cracked open.
  10. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  11. Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth to create ganache.
  12. Spread ganache over cheesecake and garnish with raspberries and chocolate curls.

Notes

For the best texture, allow all refrigerated ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing. Chill overnight for cleaner slices and deeper flavor.