Description
Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that harmoniously combines the richness of chocolate with the tartness of fresh raspberries. This creamy cheesecake, set atop a buttery graham cracker crust, is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just a sweet indulgence after a long day, it promises to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract. Gradually add cocoa powder while mixing.
- Gently fold in one cup of fresh raspberries, keeping them intact for bursts of flavor.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door cracked for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg