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Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

This Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is a rich and decadent dessert with refreshing raspberry pockets.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • large bowl
  • food processor
  • Medium pot
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • small saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 36 sandwich 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 pan.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped chocolate and espresso powder into the bowl. Heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the cream cheese until smooth, around 2 minutes. Add in both sugars and cocoa powder, beat smooth. Add the eggs and yolks, one at a time, beating until just combined.
  • Slowly add the heavy cream and vanilla, mix until just combined, about 20 seconds.
  • Fold in the melted chocolate. Stir several times to ensure the batter is evenly blended.
  • Pour half of the filling over the crust. Add raspberries in a single layer, then pour remaining batter on top, ensuring all raspberries are covered.
  • Place the springform pan in a roasting pan. Add enough hot water to come 1-inch up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Bake in the water bath for 1 hour and 10 minutes, until center is set but still slightly jiggly. Cool completely, then refrigerate 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 over medium heat, bring the cream to a rolling boil then remove from heat. Pour cream on top of chocolate, set aside for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add in the butter, stir until melted. Set aside until needed.
  • Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake. Set aside until ganache is set, about 1 hour.

To Garnish & Serve

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

Notes

If you don't have a food processor, a high-powered blender will work, or use an electric stand mixer or hand mixer. I recommend using chocolate between 55% and 70% cocoa. Don't skip the chilling phase! This cheesecake will keep best without any topping on it other than the ganache.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheesecake, chocolate, Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, dessert, raspberries, rich dessert
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