Description
Indulge in the Luxurious Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with tart raspberries, all wrapped in a stunning pink hue. This easy-to-make cheesecake is the perfect centerpiece for any celebration, impressing guests with its exquisite flavor and beautiful presentation. Whether it’s a birthday party or a casual dinner, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- 2. Bake the Crust: Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- 3. Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in remaining granulated sugar and sour cream until fluffy.
- 4. Incorporate Raspberries: Gently fold in fresh raspberries and optional pink food coloring until well mixed.
- 5. Set with Gelatin: Dissolve gelatin according to package instructions and stir into filling mixture.
- 6. Chill: Pour raspberry filling over cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 7. Serve: Carefully remove from springform pan, slice generously, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg