Description
Chocolate raspberry cheesecake promises a luxurious dessert experience that blends rich cocoa with tangy berries. Silky smooth layers of cream cheese and chocolate create a perfect harmony, inviting you to savor each decadent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 200 g / 7 oz graham crackers
- 100 g / 3.5 oz unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 680 g / 24 oz cream cheese
- 200 g / 7 oz granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 240 ml / 1 cup sour cream
- 30 ml / 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 30 g / 1 oz all-purpose flour
Chocolate and Raspberry Topping:
- 200 g / 7 oz dark chocolate
- 150 g / 5 oz fresh raspberries
- 60 ml / 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
- 30 ml / 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor, creating a uniform texture for the foundation.
- Melt butter and combine with crushed crackers and sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan to form an even, compact base.
- Refrigerate the crust for 15 minutes to solidify while preparing the filling.
- Whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy, gradually incorporating sugar to prevent lumps.
- Integrate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a silky consistency.
- Fold in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour, stirring gently to create a uniform cheesecake batter.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake at 325°F for approximately 60-70 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for minimum 4 hours.
- Melt dark chocolate with heavy cream using a double boiler, creating a glossy ganache.
- Spread raspberry preserves across the chilled cheesecake surface.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache over the preserves in an artistic pattern.
- Artfully arrange fresh raspberries across the top of the cheesecake.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with mint leaves for an elegant finish.
- Chill for an additional 30 minutes before serving to allow decorations to set.
Notes
- Boost graham cracker crust stability by adding a touch of melted coconut oil for extra binding and subtle flavor enhancement.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by using room temperature ingredients and avoiding overmixing, which introduces excess air into the batter.
- Create gluten-free variation by substituting graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs, maintaining the same rich texture and taste.
- Modify dairy-free version by using coconut cream cheese and plant-based butter alternatives, ensuring the same creamy decadence for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg