Chocolate Basque cheesecake
Chocolate Basque cheesecake is a rich dessert made with dark chocolate, cream cheese, eggs and pouring cream, baked until deeply golden. The Thermomix TM7 melts the chocolate gently and blends the batter into a silky consistency. Fresh raspberries add a fruity contrast. Ideal as a festive dessert, this caramelised cheesecake delivers a creamy centre with a characteristic dark crust, prepared with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Chocolate Basque cheesecake with your Thermomix TM7 is the dessert recipe for anyone who loves an intensely rich cake with a deeply caramelised top and an almost molten centre. Unlike a classic cheesecake, this Spanish-inspired version is baked at high heat, creating the characteristic dark crust that gives it its rustic charm. The all-in-one kitchen machine makes preparation remarkably simple: the built-in scale weighs your cream cheese, sugar and flour directly into the mixing bowl, while gentle melting turns the dark chocolate silky without a single burnt spot. Whipping the eggs and pouring cream with the butterfly whisk gives the batter its airy structure, and even mixing guarantees a smooth, lump-free texture in seconds. Topped with fresh raspberries and a dusting of Dutch cocoa powder, this show-stopping dessert is perfect for birthdays, festive dinners or a luxurious weekend treat.
Preparation tips
- Bring the cream cheese, eggs and pouring cream to room temperature before you start; cold ingredients can cause the melted dark chocolate to seize when combined, ruining the silky batter texture.
- Line the tin generously with baking paper, letting it wrinkle and rise above the edges; this rustic fold is typical of Basque cheesecake and prevents the caramelised top from sticking.
- Serve the cheesecake slightly cooled rather than fridge-cold, so the creamy centre shows at its best; scatter the fresh raspberries only just before serving so they stay plump and glossy.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the cream cheese and pouring cream with lactose-free alternatives widely available in supermarkets; the dark chocolate batter keeps its rich texture and the raspberries remain unchanged.
- Festive variation: add a splash of orange liqueur to the batter and swap the raspberries for a mix of redcurrants and physalis; dust with Dutch cocoa powder and icing sugar for an elegant Christmas dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle melting - The TM7 melts the dark chocolate slowly without burning, giving a silky base for the cheesecake batter. [Heating]
- Precision weighing - The Thermomix weighs the cream cheese, sugar and flour directly in the bowl, saving mess and washing up. [Weighing]
- Airy whipping - With the butterfly whisk, the Thermomix whisks the eggs and pouring cream until light in seconds. [Whipping]
- Even blending - The TM7 mixes flour and Dutch cocoa into the chocolate batter until completely lump-free and smooth. [Mixing]
- Uniform texture - Grinding the sugar finely in the Thermomix helps it dissolve quickly into the cream cheese for a creamy result. [Grinding]
Ingredients
- dark chocolate (50% cocoa)
- eggs
- cream cheese
- white sugar
- pouring (whipping) cream
- plain flour
- Dutch cocoa powder
- fresh raspberries