Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake requires approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 16 servings with 595 calories, 9g of protein, and 38g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have cream, cream cheese, raspberry preserves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

1
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
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Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of prepared pan.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla.
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Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Set aside 1-1/2 cups; pour remaining batter over crust.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir in preserves until blended. Stir in reserved batter just until blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls over the plain batter (do not swirl).
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Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
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Bake at 325° for 65-75 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull.
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8
Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
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For topping, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil.
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Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly.
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11
Spread over top of cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight.
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Garnish with raspberries and whipped cream if desired.
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Remove sides of pan.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 45 m.
Servings16
Health Score1
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