Description
A velvety cheesecake topped with a luscious raspberry glaze, perfect for any occasion. The creamy filling and sweet-tart topping make it an unforgettable dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 cups (about 10 crackers) graham crackers, crushed
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30g) sugar (for crust)
- 1 1/2 cups (375ml) fresh raspberries
- 1/3 cup (65g) sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
Instructions
- Crush 2 cups of graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with 6 tablespoons of melted butter and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Beat 24 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar until smooth. Add 3 large eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Pour the mixture over the chilled crust.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Place the cheesecake on the middle rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of fresh raspberries, 1/3 cup of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Let cool.
- Spread the raspberry topping evenly over the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers. To prevent cracks, use room-temperature ingredients and bake with a water bath. Chill thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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