From I-Love-Cheesecake.com
Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
- Crust
- 12 Oreo or chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed into crumbs, about (1 1/4 cups)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Raspberry Sauce
- 2 packages frozen raspberries, thawed but not drained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- In a food processor or blender, puree raspberries. Add sugar and lemon juice and process for 15 seconds. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Filling
- 3 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted in double boiler and cooled
The Directions
Combine crumbs and butter in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in sour cream. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and melted chocolate, mixing until well combined.
Pour into prepared crust and bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely away from drafts or open windows or doors or cracks will form.
Refrigerate cheesecake overnight to allow flavors to settle.
Source: E-Cookbooks.net