Description
A delicious and visually stunning Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and raspberry puree, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree (fresh or frozen raspberries blended)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream, raspberry puree, flour, and salt until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread it over the top of the cheesecake. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter.
- You can substitute the raspberry puree with strawberry or blueberry puree for a different fruit flavor.
- For a chocolate twist, swirl in some melted chocolate into the cheesecake batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg