Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipes

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Set aside 1-1/2 cups; pour remaining batter over crust. , 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). Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 65-75 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., For topping, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly. Spread over top of cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with raspberries and whipped cream if desired. Remove sides of pan.

CHOCOLATE AND RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack., For filling, in a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add the semisweet chocolate; stir until melted. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute and sugar until smooth. Gradually add chocolate mixture and the cocoa. Beat in vanilla. Pour onto crust; refrigerate until firm, 2-3 hours., Arrange raspberries on top of cheesecake. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.

WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to boil, and continue boiling 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt white chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla and melted white chocolate. Pour half of batter over crust. Spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. Pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, and again spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over the top. Swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect.
• Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. Serve with remaining raspberry sauce.

CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Wrap outside of 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil.
• Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in small bowl; press into bottom of pan.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly darker in color.
• Cool slightly; gently spread preserves over crust.
• Puree thawed raspberries in food processor or blender until smooth.
• Strain through medium strainer, pressing with spatula to remove seeds Reserve 1/2 cup puree (Save remaining puree for another use.).
• Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter at medium-low speed until smooth Beat in sugar and flour just until blended.
• Beat in sour cream, reserved raspberry puree and lemon juice.
• Beat in eggs one at a time.
• Pour over crust.
• Place springform pan in large shallow pan.
• Add enough hot tap water to come halfway up sides of springform pan Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until edges are puffed and top is dry to the touch Center should move slightly when pan is tapped but should not ripple as if liquid.
• Remove cake from water bath; remove foil.
• Cool completely on wire rack.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Place chocolate, corn syrup and 1 tablespoon butter in medium bowl.
• Bring whipping cream to a boil in small saucepan.
• Pour over chocolate mixture; stir until melted and smooth.
• Let stand, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is cool but still pourable.
• Pour over cheesecake; refrigerate until set.
• Garnish with raspberries.
• Store in refrigerator.

ORANGE CHEESECAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, mix crust ingredients; press in bottom and 2 inches up side of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in 1 1/3 cups sugar until smooth, scraping bowl occasionally. On low speed, beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Add liqueur and orange peel; beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour filling into crust.
• Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until almost set. Cool completely, about 2 hours 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
• In food processor or blender, process raspberries with syrup until smooth. If desired, strain to remove seeds. In 1-quart saucepan, mix 3 tablespoons sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in raspberry puree. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Cool to room temperature.
• Carefully remove side of pan; leave cheesecake on pan bottom. Serve cheesecake with sauce. Store in refrigerator.

EASY CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• With mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy, gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
• Add egg, lemon juice and vanilla, mix well.
• Arrange raspberries on bottom of crust.
• Slowly pour cheese mixture over fruit.
• Bake 30-35 minutes until center is almost set, cool.
• Top cheesecake with chocolate glaze (follows) and chill.
• Glaze-----------.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 2 oz of semi-sweet baking chocolate with 1/4 cup whipping cream.
• Cook and stir until thickened and smooth, remove from heat.

CHOCOLATE -RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the crust, combine graham crumbs & powdered sugar; stir in melted butter.
• Press onto the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
• In a bowl, stir together 1 cup of the raspberries with the granulated sugar; set aside.
• For the filling, beat the cream cheese and condensed milk until combined, add eggs & vanilla; beat just until combined.
• Divide batter in half.
• Stir melted chocolate into half of the batter.
• Pour chocolate batter into the prepared pan.
• Stir the raspberry-sugar mixture into the remaining half of batter.
• Spoon this batter over the chocolate batter.
• Place on shallow baking pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes or until center appears nearly set when shaken (only seems to take about 45 minutes in my oven). Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes.
• Loosen crust from sides of pan,cool cake completely.
• Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
• Serve with remaining raspberries, whip cream if desired.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Combine 24 ozs of cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Blend in sour cream and vanilla; pour over crust.
• Combine remaining 8 ozs cream cheese and melted chocolate, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
• Add red raspberry preserves; mix well.
• Drop rounded measuring tablespoonfuls of chocolate cream cheese batter over plain cream cheese batter, do not swirl.
• Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
• Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
• Melt chocolate pieces and whipping cream over low heat stirring until smooth.
• Spread over cheesecake.
• Chill.
• Garnish with additional whipping cream, whipped, raspberries and fresh mint leaves, if desired.

RASPBERRY & WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix raspberries and cornstarch until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard seeds. Cool completely., Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., For crust, in a small bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in cooled chocolate. Pour half of the mixture over crust. Spread with half of the raspberry puree. Top with remaining batter. Drop remaining puree by tablespoonfuls over top. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl., Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until edge of cheesecake is set and golden. (Center of cheesecake will jiggle when moved.) Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen cheesecake from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove rim from pan.

WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in the chips. Pour over crust. , In a microwave, melt raspberry jam; stir until smooth. Drop by teaspoonfuls over batter; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 80-85 minutes or until center is just set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Soften cream cheese in microwave on high for 15 to 20 seconds.
• Preheath oven to 350 degrees F.
• Beat cream cheese until fluffy with mixer.
• Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth.
• Add egg, lemon juice and vanilla; mix well.
• Arrange rasberries on bottom of crust.
• Slowly pour cheese mixture over fruit.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Cool.
• In small saucepan, over low heat, melt semi-sweet chocolate squares with whipping cream.
• Cook and stir until thickened and smooth.
• Remove from heat.
• Top cheesecake with chocolate glaze; chill.
• Garnish as desired.