A luxurious, creamy dessert with a tangy raspberry swirl and buttery biscuit crust—perfect for special occasions!
Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr (+ chilling) | Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1 ½ cups (150g) digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
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⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 Tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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24 oz (680g) cream cheese, room temperature
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
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7 oz (200g) white chocolate, melted & cooled
For the Raspberry Swirl:
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1 cup (120g) fresh/frozen raspberries
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2 Tbsp (25g) sugar
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Garnish (Optional):
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Fresh raspberries
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White chocolate shavings
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Mint leaves
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
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Crush biscuits into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sugar. Press firmly into the pan base.
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Bake for 10 mins, then cool.
2. Make the Raspberry Swirl:
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In a small saucepan, cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until soft (~5 mins). Strain seeds (optional), then simmer with cornstarch (if using) until thickened. Cool.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and heavy cream.
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Gently fold in melted white chocolate.
4. Assemble & Bake:
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Pour filling over the crust. Dollop raspberry sauce on top and swirl with a knife.
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Bake for 50-60 mins until edges are set but the center slightly jiggles.
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Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
5. Chill & Serve:
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Refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best).
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Garnish with fresh raspberries, white chocolate curls, and mint.
Pro Tips:
✨ For a silkier texture, use a water bath (wrap the pan in foil before baking in a tray of hot water).
✨ No cracks? Avoid overmixing and cool gradually.
✨ Make ahead: Freeze (un-garnished) for up to 1 month.
This cheesecake is decadent yet balanced, with the tart raspberry cutting through the sweet white chocolate. Perfect for dinner parties or romantic desserts!