Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake (Print-Friendly Version)

Rich chocolate cheesecake meets fresh raspberries and a chocolate crust for an irresistible dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups (200 g) crushed chocolate cookies
02 - 60 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

03 - 680 g cream cheese, softened
04 - 100 g granulated sugar
05 - 60 ml melted dark chocolate
06 - 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 125 g fresh raspberries

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 160°C. Combine crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter and press the mixture evenly into the base of a 23-cm springform pan.
02 - Using a stand mixer or electric beaters, blend cream cheese, sugar, melted dark chocolate, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully integrate.
04 - Gently fold fresh raspberries into the cheesecake mixture, then pour filling over the prepared crust.
05 - Bake at 160°C for 60 minutes or until the center is just set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight before slicing.

# Important Notes:

01 - For optimal flavor and texture, refrigerate the cheesecake for several hours or overnight before serving.