Description
Treat yourself and your loved ones to the delightful Raspberry Cheesecake Hearts, a luscious dessert combining a velvety cheesecake base with a tart raspberry topping. Perfect for romantic dinners or festive gatherings, these heart-shaped treats are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Follow this simple recipe to create a stunning centerpiece that will impress everyone at your next occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) Fresh or frozen raspberries, divided
- 16 oz (450g) Cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) Granulated sugar, divided
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup (60g) Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) Graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a heart-shaped muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until well mixed. Press into the bottom of each muffin cavity.
- Beat the cream cheese and remaining sugar in another bowl until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gently fold in half of the raspberries.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cavity and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Top with remaining raspberries and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake heart (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg