Description
Indulge in the velvety goodness of raspberry cheesecake, a dessert that perfectly balances creamy cream cheese with the tart freshness of ripe raspberries. This delightful treat features a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious filling, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering—be it birthdays, holidays, or casual dinners. With its rich flavor and beautiful presentation, this raspberry cheesecake is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on celebrating while impressing your guests with a gourmet dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until combined. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gently fold in fresh raspberries and flour until just combined.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg