A creamy, blushed cheesecake infused with raspberries and white chocolate, set atop a buttery cookie crust — perfect for special occasions and berry lovers alike.
Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of salt
Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
½ cup raspberry puree (strained)
4 oz white chocolate, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Optional: 1–2 drops pink food coloring
Topping (optional):
Whipped cream
Fresh raspberries
White chocolate shavings
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Mix crumbs, butter, and salt. Press into pan bottom. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
Puree raspberries and strain. Set aside ½ cup.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat 2 minutes.
Mix in sour cream, melted chocolate, vanilla, cocoa, and raspberry puree. Add eggs one at a time.
Pour into crust. Place pan in water bath.
Bake 60–70 minutes until center slightly jiggles.
Cool in oven 1 hour. Then chill 6 hours or overnight.
Decorate with whipped cream, raspberries, and white chocolate before serving.
For a brighter pink, add food coloring. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month. Use a water bath for a smooth top.