Description
These charming Raspberry Cheesecake Hearts combine rich, creamy cheesecake with tart, fresh raspberries, all presented in adorable heart shapes. Perfect for romantic occasions or special celebrations, this dessert is sure to impress your loved ones. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious raspberry topping, every bite is a celebration of flavors that brings joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (divided)
- Additional sugar for raspberry topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into heart-shaped molds. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until fully incorporated. Add sour cream and lemon juice; mix until creamy.
- Mash half the raspberries in a bowl and fold into the cheesecake mixture.
- Spoon filling over cooled crusts in each mold and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Top with remaining mashed raspberries mixed with sugar if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Raspberry Cheesecake Heart (approx. 75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg