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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

All ingredients should be at room temperature for the smoothest filling - take them out 2-3 hours before baking

Don't skip the water bath - it prevents cracking and ensures even, gentle cooking

Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent incorporating too much air, which can cause cracking

The cheesecake is done when the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly

Cool gradually to prevent sudden temperature changes that cause cracks

For clean slices, dip your knife in warm water and wipe clean between cuts

Make the raspberry puree a day ahead for deeper flavor development

If cracks do appear, the sour cream topping will help hide them

Cheesecake tastes best after chilling overnight - the flavors meld beautifully

Divine Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Heaven

Name: Divine Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Heaven
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Graham Cracker Crust:; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 whole crackers); 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; For the Raspberry Swirl:; 2 cups fresh raspberries; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon water; Pinch of salt; For the Cheesecake Filling:; 32 oz cream cheese, room temperature (4 packages); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; For the Sour Cream Topping:; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; For Garnish:

This heavenly dessert masterpiece brings together velvety smooth cream cheese filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and gorgeous ribbons of vibrant raspberry swirl that create a divine taste experience. Inspired by classic New York-style cheesecake perfection, this paradise on a plate features an ultra-creamy filling enriched with vanilla and lemon zest, perfectly balanced with the tartness of fresh raspberry puree. The addition of raspberry swirl creates stunning visual appeal while delivering bursts of fruity flavor in every bite. This elegant yet indulgent dessert delivers bakery-quality results and is perfect for special celebrations, romantic dinners, or any time you want to create pure dessert magic.

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

75 Minutes

Total Time

4H30 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 whole crackers)

1/3 cup granulated sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Raspberry Swirl:

2 cups fresh raspberries

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon water

Pinch of salt

For the Cheesecake Filling:

32 oz cream cheese, room temperature (4 packages)

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs, room temperature

2 large egg yolks, room temperature

1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Sour Cream Topping:

1 cup sour cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish:

Fresh raspberries

Mint leaves

Powdered sugar for dusting

White chocolate shavings (optional)

Raspberry coulis (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during the water bath.

For the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside.

For the raspberry swirl: In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes until thickened and jammy. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, pressing solids with a spoon. Set aside to cool.

Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.

Add sugar and flour to the cream cheese, beating until well combined. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed.

Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed just until incorporated after each addition. Add egg yolks and beat until just combined.

Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until smooth. Do not overmix.

Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry puree over the filling. Pour remaining filling on top, then add more dollops of raspberry puree.

Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the raspberry puree through the cheesecake filling to create a marbled effect. Don't over-swirl.

Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan.

Bake for 70-75 minutes, until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and crack the door open. Let cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.

For the topping: Mix sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled cheesecake.

Remove from water bath and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

To serve, run a knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the springform. Garnish with fresh raspberries, mint leaves, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Divine Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Heaven

JUE

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