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Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

Layers of no-bake cheesecake and fresh raspberry purée piled atop graham cracker crust.
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

Filling

  • 6 ounces white chocolate
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream divided
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 packages 16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Zest 1 lemon
  • 3 ounces raspberries puréed

Topping

  • ¾ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Raspberries for garnish

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing the edges of the pan with cooking spray, and then wiping gently with a paper towel.
  • Grind the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or blender.
  • In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. Pour the melted butter over the graham crackers and stir until the crumbs are well coated.
  • Pour the crumbs into your springform pan and press firmly into the bottom and up on the sides to create a thick crust. Refrigerate the crust while you are preparing the filling.

Filling

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate together with 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream.
  • Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds. Gently stir and return the microwave for another 30 seconds (50% power). At this point, the chocolate should be melted. Stir until it’s completely smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the whipped cream. Place a metal mixing bowl in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and use an electric mixer to beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until the cream thickens. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set the whipped cream aside.
  • Beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until it’s completely smooth and free of lumps, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  • Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until it’s well incorporated.
  • Next, add the melted white chocolate and beat into the cream cheese until it’s well combined.
  • Finally, add the lemon zest and the prepared whipped cream and fold into the cream cheese, mixing from the bottom to the top until it’s completely smooth.

Build the Layers

  • Pour ⅓ of the batter into the prepared crust and spread evenly. Then spoon about ⅓ of the raspberry purée over the cream cheese and use a knife to swirl it into the batter. Repeat this two more times.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the cheesecake to set. Add the toppings before serving.
  • Topping Prepare a second batch of whipped cream following the same method as described above. Pipe the whipped cream boarders using a large open star tip. Garnish with leftover raspberries. Notes: Prep time includes time to allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature. For a quick shortcut, unwrap and microwave 15-20 seconds. You can use a prepared frozen whipped topping for either the filling or the topping to save time.
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