Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake (Printable Version)

Rich chocolate and fresh raspberries combine for a creamy, indulgent dessert everyone will love.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
02 - 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 8 oz melted dark chocolate (60%-72% cocoa)
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 cup fresh raspberries

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F and grease or line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
02 - Combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into bottom of prepared pan.
03 - Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Fold in melted dark chocolate and vanilla extract.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently on low speed after each addition. Gently fold in fresh raspberries.
05 - Pour filling over crust and smooth the surface. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles. Bake for approximately 60 minutes until center is slightly jiggly.
06 - Turn off oven, crack door open, and cool cheesecake in oven for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
07 - Remove chilled cheesecake from pan, slice into 8 portions, and serve with additional raspberries or melted chocolate if desired.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.