Description
Indulge in this luscious Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Cake, where creamy cheesecake meets a delightful raspberry swirl, creating a dreamy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 tbsp sugar (for raspberry sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, ensuring an even layer.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until slightly golden.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook fresh raspberries with a tablespoon of sugar for about five minutes until they break down into a sauce.
- Let cool slightly before incorporating into your cheesecake batter.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the baked crust.
- Drizzle some raspberry sauce on top and use a knife to create swirls through the batter.
- Repeat with remaining batter and raspberry sauce before placing in the oven.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for an hour before chilling in the refrigerator for several hours.
- Serve chilled with additional fresh raspberries or extra raspberry sauce for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For a twist, substitute raspberries with strawberries or blueberries. - Consider adding a splash of lemon juice to enhance tartness. - Letting ingredients come to room temperature helps achieve smooth mixing; avoid overmixing to prevent dense texture.