Champagne & Raspberry Bliss Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Graham cracker base:
10 oz Graham cracker crumbs
4 oz unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Champagne & Raspberry filling:
24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1/2 cup Champagne
1/2 cup raspberry puree (made from fresh raspberries)
For the Chocolate Ganache topping:
6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
Make the Graham cracker base: Combine the Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a large bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture looks like wet sand. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer.
Make the Champagne & Raspberry filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the sour cream, Champagne, and raspberry puree, and beat until everything is well combined.
Pour the filling into the prepared Graham cracker crust and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden and the center jiggles just a little bit. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool down inside with the oven door slightly open. This will prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
Make the Chocolate Ganache topping: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes then whisk until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Once the cheesecake is cooled to room temperature, pour the chocolate ganache on top of the cheesecake and smooth it with a spatula.
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) before serving. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh raspberries or chocolate shavings if desired.