Description
Raspberry Cheesecake Hearts are a delightful dessert that beautifully combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the tangy sweetness of fresh raspberries. Perfect for romantic occasions or festive gatherings, these heart-shaped treats are not only visually stunning but also easy to make, ensuring that they will be a memorable addition to any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Create the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into heart-shaped molds and chill.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Blend raspberries until smooth, strain if desired, and fold some puree into the cheesecake mixture.
- Fill molds with cheesecake filling and refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
- For the raspberry topping, dissolve gelatin in warm water and combine it with remaining raspberry puree.
- Pour raspberry topping over set cheesecakes and chill for an additional hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (chill time required)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake heart (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg