Description
Experience the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and tangy raspberries with these elegant Raspberry Cheesecake Hearts. Ideal for romantic dinners or special gatherings, this recipe not only dazzles the eyes but also delights the palate. Easy to prepare ahead of time, these charming desserts will impress your guests and create sweet memories that linger long after the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a heart-shaped muffin tin by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture firmly into each muffin tin cavity to form a crust.
- Beat cream cheese in another bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract. Gently fold in half of the raspberries.
- Spoon filling over each crust and top with remaining raspberries.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 141mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 44mg