Description
A luxurious dessert featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache topped with fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (225g) dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces (225g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and press it into an even layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool completely.
- Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, stirring gently after each.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour in the melted chocolate and mix until incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and tap gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until the edges are set.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for one hour.
- Allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
- Heat the heavy cream and pour over chopped chocolate to make the ganache.
- Spread the ganache over the chilled cheesecake and top with fresh raspberries.
- Garnish with mint leaves and powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, refrigerate overnight. Use high-quality chocolate for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dark chocolate, raspberry, dessert, bake, chocolate lovers