Description
Experience a delectable fusion of flavors with Raspberry Cheesecake Hearts. These charming, heart-shaped desserts combine a creamy cheesecake filling with the tartness of fresh raspberries, all nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for romantic occasions or festive gatherings, these delightful treats are sure to impress your guests and make any event extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press into heart-shaped molds or cupcake liners.
- Beat together softened cream cheese and sugar in a separate bowl until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crusts in the molds. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from molds and serve garnished with extra raspberries or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake heart (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg