Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Raspberry and chocolate are a perfect pairing. Try this easy cheesecake recipe for a delicious treat that the whole family will enjoy. Garnish this cheesecake with mint leaves, whipped cream and fresh raspberries.

Cooking Time1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided
1 1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 package (6 ounces) chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1/3 cup seedless raspberry preserves
6 ounces package chocolate chips
1/4 cup whipping cream

Instructions

Combine crumbs and margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
Combine 3 packages cream cheese and the sugar, mixing at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs slowly. Blend in sour cream and vanilla, pour over crust.
Combine remaining cream cheese and the melted chocolate, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add preserves, mix well. Drop rounded tablespoons of chocolate cream cheese batter over plain batter, do not swirl.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan.
Melt chocolate chips and whipping cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Chill.