Ingredients
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- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp agar-agar powder
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow cooling.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in half of the blackberries into the cream cheese mixture.
- Dissolve agar-agar powder in water by boiling for two minutes; cool slightly before folding into the batter.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust, smoothing with a spatula to remove air bubbles.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to set before serving with remaining blackberries on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider swapping blackberries with raspberries or strawberries. - Enhance crunch by adding crushed nuts to the crust or topping with whipped coconut cream for a lighter finish. - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to avoid cracks in your cheesecake.