Raspberry Swirled Mini Cheesecakes

Published May 26, 2014. Updated June 17, 2020

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Cheesecake has got to be on my list of top 3 favorite desserts, which is why you see it on here quite a bit. You can never have too many cheesecake recipes and the options are seemingly endless (like when you walk into The Cheesecake Factory and take 10 minutes to choose because there are just so many options).

Raspberry Swirled Mini Cheesecakes

One of my favorite ways to make cheesecake (ever since I made these Cheesecake Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Sauce or Strawberry Sauce) is in cupcake form.

They are in individual servings, they’re easier to serve and clean up, and they make for better portion control (maybe, you might just find yourself eating a few :).

This is a cheesecake combo you have to try! Raspberries and cheesecake were just meant to be together.

You get this lightly crisp and crunchy graham cracker base topped with a silky smooth and deliciously creamy cheesecake filling which is then swirled with a fresh raspberry sauce.

Heaven in dessert form right here! Try these and you’ll understand why I’m completely in love with cheesecake.

Enjoy!

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Raspberry Swirled Mini Cheesecakes

A beautiful dessert that's perfect for any holiday or celebration. Everyone will love their flavor and these fun individual cheesecake servings!
Servings: 12
Prep40 minutes
Cook30 minutes
Chill3 hours
Ready in: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

Crust

Raspberry Swirl

Cheesecake filling

Instructions

  • For the crust:
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a mixing bowl, using a fork, stir together graham cracker crumbs and sugar, then pour in melted butter and stir until evenly moistened.
  • Add 1 slightly heaping tablespoonful to 12 paper lined muffin cups. Press crust firmly into an even layer. Bake in preheated oven 5 minutes then remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • For the raspberry swirl:
  • Add raspberries and 2 Tbsp granulated sugar to a food processor and pulse until well pureed, about 30 seconds - 1 minute. Press mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl (basically until there are only seeds remaining in strainer, you should get quite a bit out of it). Set aside.
  • For the cheesecake filling:
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and flour. Add cream cheese and lemon zest using an electric hand mixer, blend mixture just until smooth. Mix in eggs one at a time.
  • Stir in vanilla and sour cream just until combined. Tap bowl forcefully against countertop, about 10 times, to release large air bubbles. Divide mixture evenly among cups over crust layer, adding about 1/3 cup to each and filling nearly full.
  • Jiggle pan to level cheesecake filling then dollop about 5 small circle of raspberry sauce over each cupcake, about 3/4 tsp total over each one. Using a toothpick, swirl raspberry filling with cheesecake mixture to create a marbled design.
  • Bake in preheated oven 22 - 25 minutes until cupcakes are puffed and nearly set (they might crack a little but they will deflate while cooling and you won't even see it).
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely, then chill in refrigerator 3 hours, until set. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container
Nutrition Facts
Raspberry Swirled Mini Cheesecakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 209mg9%
Potassium 94mg3%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 695IU14%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.