Description
This Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake combines the soft elegance of pink velvet cake with the creamy richness of vanilla cheesecake and a tart raspberry swirl. It’s a stunning, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for spring parties, Valentine’s Day, or bridal showers. With layers of flavor and visual charm, this raspberry cheesecake recipe is a must-bake!
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pink food coloring
16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. In another bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and pink food coloring until smooth.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 18–20 minutes until just set. Cool completely.
5. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook raspberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water until soft. Mash, strain out seeds, and let the sauce cool.
6. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix until light and creamy.
7. Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled cake base. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry sauce and swirl gently with a knife.
8. Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 45–50 minutes until just set in the center. Cool in oven with door slightly open, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
9. Garnish with fresh raspberries or extra sauce before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
Don’t overmix the cheesecake batter.
Always bake in a water bath for a crack-free top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg