Description
Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake is a stunning and indulgent dessert featuring a creamy pink velvet cheesecake filling swirled with tangy raspberry sauce, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or dinner parties, this visually striking treat is a showstopper in both flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter (melted)
- Pink Velvet Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Large eggs
- Sour cream
- All-purpose flour
- Buttermilk
- Pink food coloring (gel preferred)
- Raspberry Swirl:
- Fresh or frozen raspberries
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
- Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh raspberries
- Whipped cream
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberry Swirl:
- Simmer raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened.
- Blend, strain seeds, and let cool.
- Make the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then vanilla, sour cream, buttermilk, and flour.
- Adjust pink food coloring to achieve desired shade.
- Assemble Cheesecake:
- Pour filling over cooled crust.
- Add spoonfuls of raspberry swirl on top; use a skewer to create a marbled effect.
- Bake:
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour. Refrigerate for 4+ hours or overnight.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Top with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, and optional white chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a different swirl, substitute raspberries with strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Cheesecake is best chilled but can be served at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
