Jul 14 2026
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Cheesecake Recipe

Inspired by Ciao Mambo
Time2h
Serves10

new york style italian cheesecake with raspberry sauce

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Ingredients

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Crust

Cheesecake Filling

Raspberry Sauce

Method

Prepare the Crust

  1. 1

    Make the crust

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

  2. 2

    Bake the crust

    Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling

  1. 3

    Mix the filling

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, and mix until incorporated. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and mix well.

  2. 4

    Add eggs

    Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Finally, add flour and mix until just combined.

  3. 5

    Bake the cheesecake

    Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about an hour.

  4. 6

    Refrigerate

    After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Prepare the Raspberry Sauce

  1. 7

    Make the sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the raspberries break down and the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Strain if desired to remove seeds.

  2. 8

    Cool the sauce

    Allow the raspberry sauce to cool before serving.

Serve

  1. 9

    Plate the cheesecake

    Slice the chilled cheesecake and serve with raspberry sauce drizzled on top.

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