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Raspberry Cheesecake

Raspberry Cheesecake

A delightful Raspberry Cheesecake swirled with fresh raspberry flavor, baked on a classic graham cracker crust without a water bath.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 444 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • 9" Springform pan
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Raspberry Sauce

  • 12 oz raspberries, fresh or frozen about 2 ½ cups
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 7 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Cheesecake

  • 24 oz cream cheese softened, use brick-style full fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temperature preferred

Instructions
 

Raspberry Sauce

  • Combine raspberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium/low heat. Stir frequently until berries release their juices.
  • Increase heat to medium and simmer while stirring constantly until berries break down and sauce thickens slightly.
  • Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer, adding 2 Tablespoons of seeds back to the sauce.
  • Allow sauce to cool while preparing the crust and cheesecake.

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 325F (165C).
  • In a bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add melted butter until all crumbs are moistened.
  • Press mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9" springform pan.

Cheesecake

  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and lump-free.
  • Add sour cream and vanilla extract, stirring on low speed until combined.
  • Lightly beat an egg in a small bowl and add to batter, stirring on low speed until just combined. Repeat with remaining eggs.
  • Pour half of the batter over the crust, then add ⅓ cup of the raspberry sauce on top.
  • Dollop remaining batter over the sauce and smooth. Drizzle with another ⅓ cup of raspberry sauce and swirl with a toothpick.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, until center is jiggly but mostly set.
  • Turn off oven and crack the door open. Let cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  • Cool at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Serve topped with reserved raspberry sauce.

Notes

Store cheesecake in the springform pan covered with plastic wrap. Keeps for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or may be frozen for several months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 169mg
Keyword Baking, cheesecake, Dessert, Raspberry, Raspberry Cheesecake
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