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Cheesecakes

Chilled Raspberry Cheesecake

A raspberry preserve coating tops this creamy, Chilled Raspberry Cheesecake recipe. Juicy red raspberry flavor balances out the richness of HERSHEY'S Cocoa and tangy cream cheese. The chocolate crust and whipped cream make it unforgettable. Don't forget to top with our homemade chocolate whipped cream and fresh raspberries if you've got some on hand. This stunning treat is great for parties or celebrations, like winter birthdays, Valentine's Day and beyond.  There's no other dessert quite like cheesecake — tangy, sweet with a unique, silky texture. Plus, they're simple to make and are customizable. Browse our collection of Cheesecakes That Take the Cake to discover your next recipe.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep:
30 Min.
Bake:
10 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups
    vanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 wafers, crushed)
  • 1/3 cup
    powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup
    butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 package
    raspberry, frozen (about 2-1/2 cups) (10 oz), thawed
  • 1 envelope
    unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup
    cold water
  • 1/2 cup
    boiling water
  • 2 packages
    cream cheese (8 oz each), softened
  • 1/2 cup
    granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsps
    seedless red raspberry preserves
  • fresh raspberries (optional)
  • mint leaves (optional)
  • Chocolate Whipped Cream
  • 1/2 cup
    powdered sugar
  • 1 cup
    cold whipping cream (1/2 pt)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
oven
mixer
springform pan
strainer
bowls
rubber scraper
measuring cups
refrigerator

Step-By-Step Directions

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.

Additional questions?