RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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This eye-catching cheesecake showcases red raspberries and heavenly dark chocolate. It's a treat in our house for special occasions. -Robinne Hurt, Crossfield, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 38 wafers)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 packages (two 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Fresh raspberries and mint, optional

Steps:

Combine the wafer crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In another large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar; stir in cooled gelatin. Transfer half of the mixture to another bowl. , To one bowl, fold in melted chocolate and half of the whipped cream. Pour over prepared crust. To the other bowl, gently fold in the remaining whipped cream, then the raspberries. Pour over chocolate layer. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with berries and mint if desired.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.