Ingredients
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- 2 cups Crushed Chocolate Cookies (or graham crackers)
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter
- 16 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (or brown sugar)
- 8 oz Melted Dark Chocolate
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Fresh Raspberries (or frozen raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine crust ingredients and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing minimally to avoid cracks.
- Fold in fresh raspberries gently.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for about an hour.
- Remove from oven and chill in the refrigerator until firm.
- Slice with a warm knife and serve with whipped cream and extra raspberries.
Notes
For best results, bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing. Chill overnight for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg