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Chocolate Berry Cheesecake

By: Lisa Varner 
"A fruity sauce accents this fudgy cheesecake, making it perfect for holidays and celebrations, says Greenville, South Carolina field editor Lisa Varner."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

What to Drink?

Cocktail Cosmopolitan (Cosmo)
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed chocolate wafers
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • RASPBERRY SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed

Directions

  1. Combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese on low speed until smooth. Combine sugar and cornstarch; beat into cream cheese. Stir in the chocolate, cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
  2. Pour into prepared pan. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 16 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan. Add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 55-60 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. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  4. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and cranberry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in raspberries. Cool completely. Remove sides of pan. Serve cheesecake with raspberry sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by MOP   view full review
This chocolate cheese cake was amazing! I baked it in a water bath and it did crack anyway,...

 

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