Description
A rich and creamy dessert featuring layers of dark chocolate cheesecake topped with a tangy blackberry sauce, perfect for chocolate and berry lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- Fold in melted, slightly cooled dark chocolate and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50 minutes, or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until berries release juices. Add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Let cool.
- Release cheesecake from pan and transfer to serving plate. Top with blackberry sauce and additional berries if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- Let cream cheese reach room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best texture.
- Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracking.
- Use a water bath during baking for an even texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: dark chocolate cheesecake, blackberry dessert, rich cheesecake, chocolate berry cheesecake