Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe – Easy, Elegant, and Delicious
This raspberry cheesecake combines a creamy filling, tart raspberries, and a buttery graham cracker crust for a dessert that’s both elegant and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of a springform pan, creating an even layer. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Dollop raspberry jam on top and use a toothpick or knife to swirl it into the filling for a marbled effect. Scatter fresh raspberries on top for extra flair.
- Place the springform pan into a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour with the door slightly ajar. Transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Release the cheesecake from the pan, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. Use a water bath to prevent cracks. Chill overnight for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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