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Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake: The Best Indulgent Dessert Recipe

This Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is a decadent dessert, perfect for chocolate lovers and a delightful way to enjoy fresh raspberries.
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 550 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • heatproof bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • Silicon spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed (36 sandwich cookies in total)
  • 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
  • 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, cut into cubes at room temperature

For Garnish (optional)

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup chocolate sauce (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 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 the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and set aside on a cooling rack. 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 that fits on top snugly over the pot.
  • Reduce heat to low and add chopped chocolate and espresso powder to the bowl. Heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove pot from heat, leaving the bowl over the hot water. Set aside.
  • Pulse cream cheese in a food processor until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add sugars and cocoa powder, beat smooth. Add eggs and yolks, one at a time.
  • Slowly add in heavy cream and vanilla, mix until just combined, about 20 seconds.
  • Fold in melted chocolate until thick and well combined.
  • Pour half of filling over the crust. Add raspberries in a single layer. Pour remaining batter on top.
  • Place the springform pan in a roasting pan and pour hot water into the roasting pan until it comes 1-inch up sides of the springform pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the center is set but jiggly. Cool, 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, bring cream to a boil, then remove from heat. Pour cream over chocolate and let sit for 1 minute.
  • Whisk to incorporate until smooth. Stir in butter until melted. Set aside until needed.
  • Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake and let sit until set, about 1 hour.

To Garnish & Serve

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

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow cheesecake to chill thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheesecake, chocolate, Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, Dessert, Raspberry
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