Swirled Raspberry Cheesecake - A fluffy Oreo-crust no-bake cheesecake with decadent raspberry swirls throughout. So light and delicious!
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This past weekend the kids worked on writing out their Valentines for their classes, and Josh and I made some progress packing for our cruise. We leave this weekend! This week will certainly be a busy one!
With Valentine's Day just a couple days away, I just had to share this recipe for Swirled Raspberry Cheesecake! This is a no-bake cheesecake, so it comes together quickly and simply.
It starts with an Oreo crust. You can't get much better than an Oreo crust, am I right?
In the cream cheese layer, you start making holes to place spoonfuls of raspberry jam. In my opinion, this is what makes the cake!
Then you gently swirl the jam with a knife.
Once you decorate the plate with a little more jam and garnish the pieces of cheesecake with raspberries and mint leaves, it all starts looking quite beautiful.
You kind of just want to dig right in.
It's cool, it's fluffy, it's delicious - it's perfect to share with that special someone.
See how the jam shows on the side of the cheesecake? I love the little bursts of raspberry throughout the cake.
I love that the ingredients and prep are simple.
If you have a busy week ahead but want to take some time out and celebrate the one you love on Valentine's Day, make some broiled lobster tails and whip up this Swirled Raspberry Cheesecake. 🙂
Swirled Raspberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 15 Oreo sandwich cookies (finely crushed)
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 ½ cups whipped topping
- ½ cup seedless raspberry jam
- Mint leaves and raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter.
- Press into the bottom of 8-inch baking dish; refrigerate.
- With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and lemon juice.
- Mix in whipped topping with spoon.
- Pour into prepared crust.
- Make holes throughout cheesecake (I used the end of a wooden spoon); place jam in holes.
- Gently swirl jam with a knife.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with mint leaves and raspberries before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Crust Consistency: Ensure a firm and stable crust for your swirled raspberry cheesecake by thoroughly mixing the crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish using the back of a spoon or measuring cup. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling to help it set and hold its shape when slicing the cheesecake.
- Filling Preparation: Achieve a smooth and creamy texture for the cheesecake filling by using softened cream cheese and incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat the cream cheese mixture with an electric mixer until it's fluffy and well combined. Gently fold in the whipped topping with a spoon to maintain the light and airy texture of the filling.
- Jam Swirling Technique: Create beautiful swirls of raspberry jam throughout the cheesecake by making holes in the filling with the end of a wooden spoon or a skewer. Spoon the raspberry jam into the holes and gently swirl it with a knife for a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix, as you want distinct swirls of raspberry throughout the cheesecake. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours to allow it to set before garnishing with mint leaves and raspberries for a fresh and vibrant presentation.
Jo-Anne the crazy lady
Sounds oh so nice
Sara
You should try it, Jo-Anne!!