Raspberry Crumble Cheesecake: A Harmonious Blend of Textures and Flavors

Indulge in the delicious combination of a smooth, creamy filling and a crunchy topping with this raspberry cheesecake. Perfectly balanced, it features a buttery crust, a rich cream cheese filling sprinkled with fresh or frozen raspberries, and a golden crisp topping. This cheesecake isn’t just a dessert; it’s a celebration of contrasts, making every bite a complex and enjoyable experience.

Why You'll Love This Raspberry Crumble Cheesecake

• Perfect texture combination: The buttery base, creamy center and crunchy crumble provide a satisfying variety of textures.
• Rich raspberry flavor: Raspberries provide a tangy contrast to the sweetness of the cheesecake, making it deliciously refreshing.
• Visual appeal: With its colourful fruit filling and rustic crumble, this cheesecake is as beautiful as it is tasty, perfect for impressing your guests.

Perfect opportunity

This raspberry crumble cheesecake is perfect for family gatherings, holiday parties or as a fancy afternoon tea dessert. It's also great for potlucks or as a special treat to brighten up an ordinary day.

Decorating Tips

• Sprinkle with icing sugar: Just before serving, sprinkle with icing sugar for a touch of elegance.
• Garnish with fresh berries: Garnish with additional fresh raspberries or mixed berries for added color and freshness.
• Serve in style: Display this cheesecake on a decorative cake stand with a modern or vintage look to enhance its visual appeal.

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 75g cold butter
• 75 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 170g flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

For filling:

• 500g fromage blanc (or replace with a similar creamy cheese)
• 100 g sugar
• 30 g cornstarch
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 egg whites
• 200 ml of thick cream
• 200 g raspberries, fresh or frozen

For the crumble:

• 100g cold butter
• 25 g sugar
• 150 g flour

Directions

Prepare the crust:

1. Mix all the crust ingredients and knead until smooth. Press the dough into a 26cm springform pan, prick with a fork and refrigerate to set.

Prepare the filling:

1. Mix together the cottage cheese, sugar, cornstarch and egg yolks until smooth.
2. In separate bowls, beat the egg whites and heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold both into the quark mixture.
3. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and evenly distribute the raspberries on top.

Add the crumble:

1. For the crumble, knead the butter, sugar and flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
2. Spread the crumble evenly on top of the filling.

Bake the cheesecake:

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) on top and bottom heat.
2. Bake the cheesecake for about 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
3. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, then dust with icing sugar before serving.

Enjoy this sumptuous raspberry crumble cheesecake, where each layer offers its own unique flavour and texture, coming together for a truly delicious dessert experience.