Description
This Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and beautifully balanced. The boldness of dark chocolate pairs with tart blackberries for a luxurious dessert perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, without filling)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 oz dark chocolate, melted and cooled
½ cup blackberry purée (strained to remove seeds)
For the Topping:
½ cup fresh blackberries
2 oz dark chocolate, shaved or melted (optional, for garnish)
Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the pan to form an even crust. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. Add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
5. Stir in melted dark chocolate and then swirl in blackberry purée.
6. Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
7. Place pan on a baking sheet and bake for 45–50 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
8. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool 1 hour inside. Then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. Before serving, top with fresh blackberries and chocolate shavings or drizzle.
10. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
Blackberry purée can be made by blending and straining fresh or thawed berries.
This cheesecake freezes well—wrap slices tightly and store up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: dark chocolate cheesecake, blackberry dessert, creamy baked cheesecake