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chocolate cheesecake

A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and a luscious chocolate ganache topping topped with fresh raspberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 ounces frozen raspberries
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 24 cookies Oreo cookies, crushed
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 3 packages cream cheese
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. To a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, water, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture thickens, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Wrap the bottom of the pan with foil to prevent leaks.
  4. Melt chocolate chips with ¼ cup of heavy cream in the microwave until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and cocoa powder, mix well. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in remaining heavy cream and vanilla. Fold in melted chocolate.
  6. Pour batter over the crust. Dollop cooled raspberry sauce on top, swirl gently with a skewer to create a marbled effect.
  7. Place the springform pan into a larger pan, pour hot water into the larger pan about halfway up the sides of the springform. Bake for 100-105 minutes until the edges are set, center slightly jiggly.
  8. Remove from oven, cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  9. Garnish with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings if desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

This cheesecake combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the fruity tartness of raspberries. It’s perfect for special occasions and makes a stunning dessert presentation.