Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies (or graham cracker crumbs)
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces melted dark chocolate (60%-72% cocoa)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup whipped cream
- ½ cup chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add melted dark chocolate and vanilla extract, mixing well. Incorporate eggs one at a time gently.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven for an hour with the door ajar, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Top with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, and drizzle with melted dark chocolate before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting raspberries with strawberries or blueberries. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter. Allowing the cheesecake to chill overnight enhances its flavors even more.
