Chocolate Cheesecake

Chocolate Cheesecake

1 h
Chocolate cheesecake is a dream come true for all chocolate lovers. Made with sweet milk chocolate, tangy quark, and soft cream cheese and served with fresh raspberries and homemade raspberry sauce, it is a dessert you simply must try. Enjoy our baked chocolate cheesecake and let its rich, comforting, and luxurious qualities make your dessert experience unforgettable.
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Instructions

Base
  • Preheat the oven to 175°C (conventional oven).
  • Crush or finely blend biscuits. Melt butter and stir in the biscuit crumbs.
  • Press the biscuit mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, approx. 26 cm in diameter. Bake in the middle of the oven for about 7 minutes.
Filling
  • Whisk quark, cream cheese, icing sugar, and eggs into a smooth batter.
  • Break the chocolate into pieces and melt it in the microwave or over a water bath.
  • Take about 100 ml of the batter and whisk it vigorously into the melted chocolate. Continue in the same manner with the rest of the batter until it is well combined.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into the pan and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes.
  • Turn off the oven, but leave the cake inside for about 20 minutes with the door ajar to avoid cracking.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Raspberry sauce
  • Place raspberries and icing sugar in a small pot and bring it to a quick boil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Blend it, pass it through a sieve, and let it cool for at least two hours.
To serve
  • Garnish the cake with raspberries and mint leaves, if desired.
Enjoy!
Tip

You do not want to overmix the batter, as this might lead to cracks. So, to get a smooth texture without too much mixing, ensure cream cheese, eggs, and quark are at room temperature before mixing.

Tip

If you have tried making baked cheesecakes before and they always end up cracking, try a water bath. Place the springform pan with the cheesecake inside, wrapped thoroughly in at least one layer of foil, inside a larger pan filled with hot water. This helps distribute the heat more evenly and minimises the temperature fluctuations that can cause cracks.

Ingredients

Bottom
Butter
75 g
Digestive biscuits
10
Filling
Quark
250 g
Cream cheese
500 g
Eggs
2
Icing sugar
80 g
Milk chocolate
200 g
Raspberry Sauce
Raspberries
200 g
Icing sugar
3 tbsp

Enjoy a baked chocolate cheesecake

Our chocolate cheesecake blends the indulgence of chocolate with the classic creaminess of a baked cheesecake, creating a dessert that is both comforting and luxurious. With its contrasting textures, from the crumbly base to the smooth, velvety filling, each bite is a delightful treat. It not only satisfies your chocolate cravings but also gives you the timeless elegance of traditional cheesecake. As it is baked, it yields a depth of flavour and a density you cannot get in no-bake versions. For other chocolate delights, try our carrot chocolate cake, chocolate cupcakes with nut panna cotta on top, or Oreo cheesecake with a chocolate biscuit base.

A classic biscuit base and a delicious chocolate filling

Our easy recipe yields a smooth and velvety filling with a dense yet soft texture that melts in the mouth with every bite. The milk chocolate in the filling ensures that it is rich without being overly intense, and the combination of cream cheese and quark adds a creamy, slightly tangy yet mildly sweet base. These complex flavours ensure the cheesecake is not too sweet, allowing the richness of the chocolate to shine through. To hold the filling, a digestive biscuit base provides a contrast with its slightly crumbly and buttery texture. The baking time makes the crust crispier and the filling both moist and dense, which is typical of traditional baked cheesecakes.

Topped with raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries

Raspberry and chocolate are a classic and truly amazing combination. So, use fresh raspberries on top of this chocolate cheesecake to add juicy bursts of tangy berries. It complements the rich chocolate and looks beautiful, too. Serve it with an easy raspberry sauce, thick and with a delightful balance between tangy and sweet, making for a topping you do not want to miss.

Serve as a rich dessert or afternoon treat

Our delicious baked cheesecake with a classic chocolate flavour is perfect for those special moments, be it for an Easter celebration or a centrepiece for an elegant afternoon gathering. Its sophisticated appearance and indulgent nature make it perfect for celebrating festive occasions or adding a touch of luxury to your everyday afternoon sweet treats. Ideal for serving guests or as a treat for yourself, it easily transitions from a dessert at dinner parties to a delightful companion with your evening coffee or tea.

Add your own touch

You can add a handful of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter when you have mixed everything with the melted chocolate. This way, you get delicious chunks in the baked cheesecake, creating an interesting textural change. You can also experiment with different types of chocolate. For example, use white chocolate instead of milk chocolate, or make a mix of milk and dark or milk and white chocolate. Just keep in mind that white chocolate is sweeter, so the flavour balance changes. For a decorative touch, divide the batter in two before mixing it with melted chocolate, mixing half the batter with one type of melted chocolate and the other half with another type of melted chocolate. Then, pour first one and then the other into the biscuit base. Finally, make a quick swirl with the end of a knife to create a beautiful swirl pattern.