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Raspberry Cheesecake

Raspberry Cheesecake

Delicious Raspberry Cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy filling, topped with homemade raspberry sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 686 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • medium bowl
  • small saucepan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • toothpick or wooden skewer

Ingredients
  

Raspberry Sauce

  • 18 ounces raspberries
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Crust

  • cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 3 blocks (8-ounce) cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temperature

Instructions
 

Raspberry Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, stir to combine the raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently to break up the raspberries, for 8 to 10 minutes, until bubbling and saucy. Reduce the heat to low.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into 1 tablespoon of water until completely dissolved.
  • While stirring the raspberry sauce, pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir well to combine. Increase the heat to medium and allow the mixture to return to a simmer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
  • Immediately strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer. Stir vigorously with a spoon to push the sauce through the sieve and remove the seeds. Set the sauce aside to cool to room temperature.

Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, stir to combine the graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons (70g) melted butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture looks like wet sand and holds together when pinched. Stir in more melted butter if necessary.
  • Pour the crust mixture into the prepared springform pan. Using a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup, press the crumbs into an even layer along the bottom and 1½ to 2 inches up the side of the pan.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden and aromatic. Let cool on a wire rack while you make the filling.

Filling

  • Place the cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-low speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the sour cream, salt, and vanilla. Beat on low until combined, then increase to medium-low and beat until completely smooth.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until fully combined between each addition.
  • Pour about half the batter into the cooled crust and spread into an even layer. Drizzle ¼ cup of the raspberry sauce evenly over the batter. Swirl with a toothpick or wooden skewer. Gently pour the remaining batter over the top, and drizzle another ¼ cup of raspberry sauce. Swirl just the surface.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F and continue baking for another 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges are slightly puffed and the center wobbles lightly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 1 hour.
  • Remove the cheesecake and let cool at room temperature for another hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 3 days before serving.

Notes

You can use fresh or frozen raspberries for the sauce. It's important to strain the sauce while still hot. For neat slices, warm a sharp knife with hot water before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 686kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 10gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 5gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 1617IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Baking, cheesecake, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Fruits, Raspberry Cheesecake
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