Raspberry-Chocolate Cheesecake Bliss
Raspberry-Chocolate Cheesecake Bliss
ingredients
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
- 3.
Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 4.
Stir in the melted dark chocolate until fully incorporated.
- 5.
In a small bowl, combine the fresh raspberries and raspberry preserves, gently mashing to create a swirlable mixture.
- 6.
Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan, then drop spoonfuls of the raspberry mixture and swirl gently with a knife.
- 7.
Top with the remaining cheesecake batter and swirl in more raspberry for a marbled look.
- 8.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 9.
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in for an additional hour to cool gently.
- 10.
Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- 11.
Serve garnished with fresh raspberries, if desired.
