Description
A stunning Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake that combines a silky pink velvet filling with a crunchy cookie crust and a tangy raspberry swirl the perfect show-stopping dessert for Valentine’s Day or any romantic occasion.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tbsp granulated sugar
16 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2–3 drops pink food coloring
1/2 cup raspberry preserves
Fresh raspberries for topping
Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
2. Combine crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a crust. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
4. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
6. Stir in pink food coloring until desired shade is reached.
7. Pour half of the batter into the cooled crust. Spoon raspberry preserves over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
8. Pour the remaining batter over the top and smooth out the surface.
9. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
10. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door cracked open for 1 hour.
11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
12. Top with whipped cream and fresh raspberries before serving.
Notes
For a no-bake version, use the same filling with whipped cream folded in and set in the fridge.
Use strawberry preserves or cherry compote as a delicious alternative.
Add white chocolate curls for an extra elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pink velvet cheesecake, raspberry swirl cheesecake, Valentine dessert, romantic cake, creamy baked cheesecake
