Craving a dessert that's both indulgent and guilt-free? Look no further! My Baked Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe is your answer. It's surprisingly quick to make, packed with fresh raspberry flavor, and healthier than your average cheesecake. Honestly, I know my attempt at a healthy cheesecake might sound crazy, but give it a try. This recipe has become my family's favorite, so I wanted to share it now.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandmother always baked cheesecakes for special occasions. They were incredibly decadent and filled with love. Since then, I have modified the recipe to make it healthier and faster. While her cheesecakes were legendary, this Baked Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe evokes those same feelings of comfort and joy, but without the guilt of the extra calories. Plus, the pop of raspberry flavor just elevates the whole experience.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
For the Raspberry Swirl:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 8 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Prepare Raspberry Swirl : In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries break down. Let it cool slightly.
- Assemble: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Spoon dollops of the raspberry sauce over the top of the cheesecake.
- Swirl: Use a knife to gently swirl the raspberry sauce into the filling, creating desired marbling pattern.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool: Turn off the oven, crack the oven door slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- Serve: Slice and serve! Enjoy every bite of your delicious Baked Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe!
Baked Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Bake the crust for 8 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.2 8 ounce cream cheese, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.2 large eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries break down. Let it cool slightly.1 cup fresh raspberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Spoon dollops of the raspberry sauce over the top of the cheesecake.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the raspberry sauce into the filling, creating desired marbling pattern.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the oven door slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- Slice and serve! Enjoy every bite of your delicious Baked Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe!