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No bake raspberry swirl cheesecake topped with raspberries.

No Bake Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

Heather Smoke
Light and creamy no bake raspberry cheesecake, swirled with sweet raspberry jam and topped with fresh raspberries.

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5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 33 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings8 servings

Equipment

  • 8-inch Springform Pan with Removable Bottom
  • Electric Mixer (Stand or Handheld)

Ingredients
 

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups finely crushed graham crackers, approximately 1 1/4 sleeves
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¾ tsp coarse Kosher salt (if using table salt, use half the amount)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 1 ½ cups cold heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1 envelope (1/4 oz) unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 1 pound (2 8-oz blocks) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup seedless raspberry jam

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 325F. Lightly spray the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with non-stick baking spray.
  • Combine the crushed graham crackers with the sugar and salt. Drizzle with the melted butter, and toss with a fork until moistened and crumbly. Dump the crumbs into the pan, and press the crumbs firmly against the bottom and several inches up the sides of the pan.
  • Bake the crust for 8 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown. Cool completely.
  • Note that you can skip the step of baking the crust, but I like to bake it briefly just to toast the graham crackers for a richer, nuttier flavor.

Filling

  • In a microwaveable glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the heavy whipping cream with the gelatin. Let stand for 5 minutes.
    Microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, to dissolve the gelatin.
    Set aside while you make the filling. If any small lumps of undissolved gelatin remain in the warmed cream/gelatin mixture, pour it through a mesh strainer.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of the raspberry jam.
  • Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, and beat until soft peaks form.
  • Add the strained cream/gelatin mixture to the mixing bowl and beat until smooth and thick.
  • Immediately pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth out the top. Dollop the filling with the remaining 1/4 cup raspberry jam, and use a toothpick or sharp knife to swirl it in.
    Cover loosely with plastic wrap (not touching the filling), and refrigerate until completely set, about 6 hours, or overnight.
  • To serve, run a sharp knife around the side of the cheesecake, to loosen the crust from the sides of the pan. Unlock the sides to remove it from the base.

Notes

Leftover no bake cheesecake should be covered and refrigerated, and is best eaten within 2-3 days.
Keyword Cheesecake, No Bake, Raspberry, Vanilla
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