Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cheesecake. Creamy and luscious with a swirl of sweet blackberry, this dessert is a showstopper!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, finely crushed)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 6 oz dark chocolate (60-70%), melted and slightly cooled
Blackberry Swirl:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, press into the pan, and bake for 8 minutes. Cool.
- Make the blackberry puree: Cook blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened. Strain and cool.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and melted chocolate. Pour over crust.
- Add blackberry swirl: Drop spoonfuls of puree over the filling and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake and chill: Bake for 45–50 minutes, cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Top with extra blackberries or dark chocolate ganache for a beautiful presentation.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free chocolate cookies for the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
