Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos, crushed)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
Raspberry Swirl:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Topping (optional):
- Fresh raspberries
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- Make raspberry swirl:
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until raspberries break down and mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Strain to remove seeds and set aside to cool.
- Prepare cheesecake filling:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream (or heavy cream).
- Fold in melted chocolate until fully combined.
- Assemble cheesecake:
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.
- Spoon half of the raspberry sauce over the batter.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the raspberry sauce into the batter.
- Pour remaining batter on top and repeat swirling with remaining raspberry sauce.
- Bake cheesecake:
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Cool and chill:
- Remove cheesecake from oven and cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Serve:
- Top with fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, and whipped cream if desired.
- Slice and enjoy!
Would you like me to adjust quantities for a smaller or larger cheesecake? Or add any special tips?
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