Raspberry Swirled Cheesecake

by - Sunday, January 31, 2016

Raspberry Swirled Cheesecake | empoweredinternetwomen

There is nothing more summery than cheesecake! Add raspberries into the mix and we have the perfect summer treat! These are tangy and cheesy, a perfect dessert after a long, hot day! The cheesecake is also quite straight forward and lovely combination to try! 

If you want a delicious and easy cheesecake recipe, feel free to try out the mini baked cheesecake, similar to the raspberry swirled cheesecake! Keep reading for the step by step recipe with additional notes to make sure you have the perfect cheesecake! 

RASPBERRY SWIRLED CHEESECAKE 

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 22 - 25 mins | Makes: 12 cupcakes | Recipe Source: Cooking Classy

INGREDIENTS 

Crust 

  • 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp granita biscuit crumbs 
  • 1 1/2 tsp caster sugar
  • 3 1/2 tbsp salted butter, melted

Raspberry Swirl

  • 4 oz fresh raspberries 
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar 

Cheesecake Filling 

  • 3/4 cup caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp plain flour 
  • 16 oz cream cheese (2x 8 oz packets) 
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (TIP: Choose a hard lemon so you get more zest) 
  • 2 large eggs 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream 

METHOD 

Crust 

  1. Preheat oven to 160 C 
  2. In a mixing bowl, use a fork to stir the crumbs and sugar 
  3. Pour in melted butter and stir until evenly moistened 
  4. Add 1 tbsp of crust into each case and spread so it covers the base [refer to image below]
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 5 mins and allow to cool 

Raspberry Swirl 

  1. Add raspberries and sugar into food processor and pulse until pureed 
  2. Press mixture through fine mesh strainer into a bowl so there are only seeds left in the mesh. There will be a huge amount of seeds left over
  3. Set aside

Cheesecake Filling 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together caster sugar and flour 
  2. Add cream cheese and lemon zest using a hand mixer and blend until smooth 
  3. Mix in eggs one at a time
  4. Stir in vanilla and sour cream until combined 
  5. Tap forcefully against counter to release air bubbles about ten times
  6. Divide it evenly into each case (1/3 cup into each case) 
  7. Jiggle pan to level mixture 
  8. Dollop 5 drops of the sauce onto the cheesecake about 3/4 tsp total over each one (TIP: I suggest dotting them in the same place because it spreads better) 
  9. Use a tooth pick to to create a marbled design [refer to image below
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 22 - 25 mins until cupcakes are puffed and nearly set. They may crack while cooling but they won't be very visible 
  11. Remove from the oven and allow to cool 
  12. Transfer to refrigerator and chill for 3 hours until set 
  13. Store in fridge in air tight container 
 Raspberry Swirled Cheesecake | empoweredinternetwomen

Raspberry Swirled Cheesecake | empoweredinternetwomen

Let me know if you recreate this by tagging me on Instagram or Twitter! I would love to see your creations! What is your favourite fruit? Let me know in the comments and I'll try and incorportate it into one of my recipes! 

Raspberry Swirled Cheesecake | empoweredinternetwomen

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