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Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Chill Time 6 hours
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • Chocolate Crust:
  • 24 Oreo cookies filling removed
  • 5 tablespoons 70g unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt
  • Raspberry Swirl:
  • 1 cup 125g fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:
  • 24 oz 680g full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup 240ml sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz 225g dark chocolate (60 to 70%), melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Chocolate Ganache:
  • 4 oz 115g dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • ½ cup 120ml heavy cream
  • Decoration:
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Chocolate curls or shavings optional
  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Wrap outside of a 9-inch springform pan tightly in two layers of foil. Process Oreos to fine crumbs, mix with melted butter and salt, press firmly into the pan base. Bake 8 minutes and cool.
  • Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan for 4 to 5 minutes until broken down. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Cool completely.
  • Melt dark chocolate until smooth. Cool until barely warm.
  • Beat cream cheese on medium for 3 to 4 minutes until completely smooth. Add sugar and beat 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time on low speed. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, cocoa, and salt. Fold in cooled melted chocolate until uniform.
  • Pour filling over crust. Drop raspberry puree by spoonfuls over the surface and swirl with a toothpick in loose figure-eights.
  • Place springform pan in a large roasting pan. Add hot water to reach 1 inch up the sides. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until edges are set and center has a gentle wobble.
  • Turn off oven, crack door, and leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Remove and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Rest 2 minutes then whisk until smooth. Cool 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake. Top with fresh raspberries and chocolate curls. Slice with a warm clean knife and serve.

Notes

  • Wrap the springform pan in two layers of foil before the water bath — no exceptions
  • All ingredients must be at genuine room temperature before starting
  • Do not overbeat once eggs are added — mix on low until just incorporated
  • Cool the cheesecake slowly in the turned-off oven to prevent cracking
  • The center should wobble gently when done — it firms during chilling
  • Run the knife under hot water and wipe it dry before each slice for clean cuts
  • Make the day before for best texture and flavor — keeps refrigerated for up to 3 days
  • Add ganache and fresh raspberries on the day of serving
  • Ganache can be made ahead and gently rewarmed if it sets before using
  • Full-fat cream cheese only — low-fat will not set properly