Chilled Raspberry Cheesecake
Details
- Time
- 9 hours
- Skill Level
- Intermediate
- Yields
- 1 cheesecake
A raspberry preserve coating tops this creamy, chilled HERSHEY'S cheesecake recipe. Paired with a chocolate crust and chocolate whipped cream, it makes a romantic Valentine's day dessert for any chocolate loving couple.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 30 minutes
- Bake Time
- 10 minutes
- Cool Time
- 10 minutes
- Chill Time
- 8 hours
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups
vanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 wafers, crushed)
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1/3 cup
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1/3 cup
powdered sugar
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1/3 cup
butter or margarine, melted
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1 package
raspberry, frozen (about 2-1/2 cups) (10 oz), thawed
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1 envelope
unflavored gelatin
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1/2 cup
cold water
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1/2 cup
boiling water
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2 packages
cream cheese (8 oz each), softened
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1/2 cup
granulated sugar
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1 tsp
vanilla extract
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3 Tbsps
seedless red raspberry preserves
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fresh raspberries (optional)
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mint leaves (optional)
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Chocolate Whipped Cream
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1/2 cup
powdered sugar
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1/4 cup
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1 cup
cold whipping cream (1/2 pt)
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1 tsp
vanilla extract
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Step-By-Step Directions
Heat oven to 350°F.
Stir together crumbs, cocoa and powdered sugar in medium bowl; stir in melted butter. Press mixture onto bottom and 1-1/2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool completely.
Puree and strain raspberries; set aside. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl; let stand several minutes to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin dissolves completely and mixture is clear.
Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Gradually add raspberry puree and gelatin mixture, mixing thoroughly; pour into prepared crust. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Using knife, loosen cake from side of pan; remove side of pan. Stir raspberry preserves to soften; spread over cheesecake top. Garnish with Chocolate Whipped Cream, raspberries and mint, if desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.
Chocolate Whipped Cream:
Combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa in medium bowl. Add 1 cup (1/2 pt) cold whipping cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until stiff.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 12 servingsServing size 1 slice (129g)Amount per servingCalories420% Daily Value*Total Fat 29g 37%Saturated Fat 16g 80%Trans Fat 1gCholesterol 75mg 25%Sodium 220mg 10%Total Carbohydrates 37g 13%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 27gIncludes 23g Added Sugar 46%Protein 5gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 53mg 4%Iron 2mg 10%Potassium 72mg 2%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients.
