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Raspberry Cheesecake

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  • Author: zoe
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 390 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and vibrant raspberry flavors, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups frozen raspberries (or fresh)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour (US corn starch)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 225 g digestive biscuits / cookies (8oz)
  • 100 g unsalted butter, melted (3 ½ oz)
  • 500 g full fat cream cheese, room temp (1.1 lb / 17 ½ oz)
  • ½ cup full fat sour cream, room temp (250ml / 10 fl oz)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 400 g white chocolate (14oz)
  • ¾ cup thickened cream (heavy cream or whipping cream) (180ml)
  • Fresh raspberries for decorating


Instructions

  1. Place the raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornflour into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until everything is mixed.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until the juice is very thick.
  3. Set aside to cool completely before using.
  4. Grease and line an 8-inch round springform pan with baking paper.
  5. Blend the cookies in a blender or food processor until they turn to crumbs.
  6. Add the melted butter and mix well.
  7. Press the cookie mixture into the base of the prepared tin. Place in the fridge while preparing the filling.
  8. Put the white chocolate into a bowl over simmering water. Stir until almost melted.
  9. Remove from heat and continue stirring until completely melted.
  10. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sour cream, scraping down the sides regularly.
  11. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  12. Slowly pour in the melted white chocolate until fully combined.
  13. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until it reaches soft peaks.
  14. Mix â…“ of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it.
  15. Fold in the rest of the whipped cream until just combined.
  16. Pour half the filling over the cookie base and level out.
  17. Swirl through ½ of the raspberry sauce.
  18. Top with the remaining cheesecake mixture and swirl through the rest of the raspberry sauce.
  19. Chill in the refrigerator to set for at least 360 minutes (6 hours).
  20. Top with fresh raspberries before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate and fresh raspberries for the best flavor.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg