No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
Raspberry cheesecake is a delicious dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a rich and creamy cream cheese filling. The filling is lightened with whipped cream or whipped topping for a delicious and airy texture. This raspberry cheesecake is a perfect balance of flavours and is a refreshing treat.
In this blog post, you will learn how to make a beautiful, raspberry cheesecake.
How to Make the Graham Cracker Base
Combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your 9”x13” dish, ensuring an even thickness. Place into the refrigerator and let cool completely before using, approximately 1 hour.
If you want to baked the Graham cracker crust try my Homemade Graham Cracker Crust here.
How to Make the Cream Cheese Filling
To make the cream cheese filling, leave your cream cheese on the counter for a little while so that it softens. Take the heavy cream and beat it with your handheld mixer until it forms stiff peaks. Then add the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. With your handheld mixed, beat it all together on medium speed until you have a smooth cream cheese filling. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.
How to Put the Raspberry Cheesecake Together
Remove the Graham cracker base from the fridge ensuring that it is cooled throughout. Pour the cream cheese filling on top and spread evenly. Lastly, sprinkle the raspberries over the top of the cream cheese and grate either a white or dark chocolate bar over the raspberries. Keep in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it!
Best Raspberry Cheesecake Topping Alternatives
If you’re looking for alternatives to raspberries in a recipe, here are some great options that offer similar flavours or textures:
- Strawberries: Sweet and slightly tart, strawberries can be sliced or diced to replace raspberries in most desserts.
- Blackberries: Similar in size and juiciness, blackberries offer a deep, sweet-tart flavour that pairs well with creamy fillings.
- Blueberries: Sweeter and milder than raspberries, blueberries still provide that juicy burst and vibrant colour.
- Red Currants: These small berries are tart like raspberries and work well in baked goods or as a topping.
- Cherries: Pitted and chopped cherries offer a juicy, sweet-tart alternative that complements creamy desserts.
- Cranberries: For a more tart flavour, cranberries (cooked or sweetened) can be used in place of raspberries, especially in sauces or compotes.
These alternatives offer similar fruity notes while bringing unique flavours to your cheesecake!
How Long Does Raspberry Cheesecake Last For?
Raspberry cheesecake can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure that it is properly stored by either placing it into an airtight container or wrapping it tightly in cling wrap. Wrapping it tightly will prevent it from picking up any odours in the refrigerator. However, this recipe is so delicious, this cheesecake is not going to last long!
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Ingredients
Graham Crackers: graham crackers provide the crunchy base with a slightly nutty flavour. Digestive biscuits or tea biscuits can also be used here.
Sugar: sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the graham crackers.
Unsalted Butter: unsalted butter coats the sugar and graham crackers to allow them to stick together and to form a cohesive base.
Whipped Cream: whipped cream adds a lightness and airiness to the cream cheese filling. Because of this, the filling is smoother and has a rich, velvety texture.
Cream Cheese: cream cheese is what gives the filling structure and makes this a cheesecake.
Vanilla Extract: vanilla extract enhances the flavour of the whipped cream.
Fresh Raspberries: the fresh raspberries top the cheesecake and give it a fresh, juicy topping and are used in my white chocolate raspberry cookies as well.
Dark Chocolate: chocolate is grated over the top of the finished cheesecake for an added look and an extra layer of sweetness. It can be drizzled or shaved.
Tips
- If you can not find graham crackers, you can use tea biscuits or digestive cookies instead.
- Make sure to remove your cream cheese from the fridge and let it soften before beginning this recipe.
- The Graham cracker base must be cooled before using or else it will melt the cream cheese filling.
Raspberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Base
- 1 1/2 c. Graham crackers crumbs/tea biscuits crumbs
- 1/8 c. sugar granulated
- 1/2 c. 100g butter, unsalted
Cream Cheese Filling
- 2 8 oz. packages of cream cheese softened
- 1/4 c. sugar granulated
- 2 c. heavy cream whipped
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Raspberry Topping
- 1 lb. of fresh raspberries
- White or dark chocolate grated
Instructions
Graham Cracker Base
- Measure out your graham cracker crumbs and place them into a 9”x13” dish. If using whole graham crackers or tea biscuits, place them into a bag and crush them up then pour them into the dish (I use the back of a spoon to hit and crush them).
- Add the sugar and mix together.
- Melt your butter either on the stove or in the microwave. Pour the butter on top of graham cracker crumbs and mix it together so that all of the crumbs are moistened.
- Spread and form the crumbs into the dish shape making a nice even coating on the bottom of the pan.
- Place into the fridge and let cool completely before using roughly about an hour.
Cream Cheese Filling
- Pour the heavy cream into a medium bowl and beat with your handheld mixer until stiff peaks are formed approximately 5 minutes.
- Add your softened cream cheese, vanilla, and the 1/4 c. of granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until the sugar and cream cheese are mixed together with the whipped cream. Keep in the fridge until needed.
Putting it all together
- Remove your Graham cracker crust from the refrigerator making sure that it is completely cool.
- Spoon the cream cheese filling on the crust and smooth it out evenly across the crust.
- Take your washed and dried raspberries and sprinkle them across the top of the cheesecake. Then take the bar or either white or dark chocolate and grate it over the top of the cheesecake.
- Keep in the fridge until ready to serve!
Notes
Author: Sarah Young
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh or frozen raspberries for raspberry cheesecake?
Yes! Both fresh and frozen raspberries can be used. If using frozen raspberries, allow them to thaw and drain any excess liquid before using them.
Can I make raspberry cheesecake ahead of time?
Absolutely! Raspberry cheesecake is a great make-ahead dessert. In fact, allowing the cheesecake to chill for several hours or overnight helps it set properly and makes it easier to slice.
Does raspberry cheesecake need to be refrigerated?
Yes. Because cheesecake contains cream cheese and other dairy ingredients, it should be stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it.
How do I prevent my cheesecake from becoming runny?
Make sure you use the correct amount of ingredients and allow the cheesecake enough time to chill and set. For a no-bake cheesecake, chilling it for several hours or overnight is especially important.
What type of crust goes best with raspberry cheesecake?
Graham cracker crust is a classic choice and pairs beautifully with the sweet and slightly tart raspberry flavor. Oreo or shortbread crust can also be alternatives.
How do I get clean slices of cheesecake?
For clean slices, chill the cheesecake thoroughly before cutting. Use a sharp knife and wipe the blade clean between each slice. You can also run the knife under warm water and dry it before cutting.
Why is my no-bake raspberry cheesecake not setting?
A no-bake cheesecake may not set if it hasn’t been chilled long enough or if the ingredients weren’t measured correctly. Allow it to chill for at least 4–6 hours, or preferably overnight.
What can I serve with raspberry cheesecake?
Raspberry cheesecake is delicious on its own, but you can serve it with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, raspberry sauce, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra special dessert.
In this blog post, you learned how to make a homemade, raspberry cheesecake.