Ingredients
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- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup raspberry puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pink food coloring
- 1 1/2 cups raspberry filling (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 package (14.1 ounces) graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the bottom of the graham cracker crust with aluminum foil to prevent leaking.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Step 3: Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the raspberry puree and pink food coloring until evenly distributed. Then, gently fold in the heavy cream and flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Step 4: Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Step 5: Place the crust in a larger baking pan and pour enough hot water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the cheesecake crust (this creates a water bath to prevent cracking).
- Step 6: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for another hour.
- Step 7: Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Step 8: Before serving, top with the prepared raspberry filling.
Notes
- Store leftover cheesecake, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a warm, gooey center, reheat individual slices briefly in the microwave.
- Serve this decadent pink velvet cheesecake with fresh raspberries and a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.
- To ensure a perfectly smooth batter, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature and beat it until completely smooth before adding any other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American