Description
A delightful and creamy Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake that combines the richness of cream cheese with the tartness of fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh raspberries, mashed
- 1 tablespoon raspberry extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, mashed raspberries, raspberry extract, flour, and pink food coloring. Gently fold this mixture into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, 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, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a swirl of raspberry puree on top before baking.
- You can substitute the raspberries with strawberries or blueberries for a different fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg