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Homemade Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake: Creamy Perfection in Every Bite
Clara W.Pawel

Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake

Creamy Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake with a velvety texture and fresh berry flavor. Perfect for special occasions!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 7 hours
Total Time 8 hours 43 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust:
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 15 full sheets
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
For the Raspberry Puree:
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 4 8-oz packages full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • Few drops of pink food coloring optional
  • 3/4 cup strained raspberry puree
For the Topping:
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

  1. Prepare crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into springform pan and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  2. Make raspberry puree: Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Strain and cool.
  3. Prepare water bath: Wrap outside of springform pan with foil. Place in larger pan.
  4. Make filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time. Fold in raspberry puree and food coloring.
  5. Bake: Pour filling over crust. Add hot water to outer pan. Bake at 325°F for 70-75 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  6. Cool: Turn off oven and crack door open, leaving cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
  7. Top: Mix preserves with water. Arrange fresh raspberries on cheesecake and brush with glaze.
  8. Serve: Remove from springform pan and slice with warm knife.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Slice)

  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 27g
  • Protein: 7g