Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake recipe

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreo, with filling removed)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly

For the raspberry swirl:

• ¾ cup fresh raspberries (or thawed frozen raspberries)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Optional toppings:

• Extra raspberries
• Shaved chocolate or chocolate ganache
• Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom in foil to prevent leaks.
2. Make the crust:
   • In a bowl, mix the cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
   • Press into the bottom of the pan.
   • Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
3. Make raspberry swirl:
   • In a small saucepan, heat raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
   • Mash berries and simmer for 5 minutes.
   • Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Cool the puree.
4. Make the filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add sugar and cocoa powder; beat until well combined.
   • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
   • Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and melted chocolate until smooth.
5. Assemble:
   • Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
   • Drop spoonfuls of raspberry puree on top and swirl gently with a toothpick or knife.
6. Bake:
   • Place the pan in a larger baking dish filled with hot water (water bath).
   • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until center is just set and slightly jiggly.
   • Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake sit for 1 hour.
7. Chill:
   • Remove from oven and water bath.
   • Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Serve:
   • Top with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings before serving.

Let me know if you’d like a no-bake version or individual mini cheesecakes instead!