Ingredients
– 1 full-size package chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed into fine crumbs (36 sandwich cookies)
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
– 2 teaspoons espresso powder
– 1 and 1/2 pounds full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
– 2 and 1/2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
– 4 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
– 3/4 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup fresh raspberries
– 1 and 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
– 1 and 1/4 cups heavy cream
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubes
– 1 cup fresh raspberries
– 1 cup chocolate sauce
– 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
Instructions
1-Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350Β°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan, then wrap it in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs with the melted unsalted butter and press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, let it cool, and reduce the oven temperature to 325Β°F.
2-Mix and Bake the Cheesecake: Set up a double boiler to melt the coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate with the espresso powder; let it cool slightly. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and Dutch-process cocoa powder until fully combined. Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating after each, followed by the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
Fold in the melted chocolate mixture to create a thick batter. Pour half into the crust, scatter the fresh raspberries evenly, and cover with the rest. Place the pan in a larger baking pan with hot water up to 1 inch on the sides, then bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
3-Add the Ganache and Finish: After baking, remove the pan, loosen the foil, run a knife around the edges, and cool completely before refrigerating for at least 6 hours. For the ganache, place finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a bowl, pour boiling heavy cream over it, wait 1 minute, then whisk until smooth and stir in the cubed unsalted butter. Pour over the chilled cheesecake and let it set for 1 hour.
To serve, slice with a clean thin-bladed knife, wiping between cuts, and top with extras like chocolate sauce or more raspberries.
Last Step:
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π Use fresh raspberries for best flavor and texture; frozen may cause mushy filling.
π« Choose high-quality chocolate (55%-70% cocoa) for ganache; avoid chocolate chips.
βοΈ Do not skip chilling stepβit ensures proper setting and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chilling Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
