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Flat lay of heart-shaped raspberry swirl cheesecakes with chocolate crusts on white serving dish

Heart Shaped Mini Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Dessert


  • Author: Jassmin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Heart Shaped Mini Raspberry Swirl Cheesecakes are nestled on a crunchy Oreo cookie crust and baked in individual portions for a stunning Valentine’s Day dessert. Creamy, romantic, and easy to make, they’re perfect for anniversaries, parties, or any occasion that calls for an elegant yet simple cheesecake recipe.


Ingredients

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Oreo Cookie Crust

  • 20 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

Raspberry Swirl

  • ⅓ cup seedless raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. Prepare crust: Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter and press into heart-shaped silicone cups.
  2. Make filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, then eggs.
  3. Fill: Spoon cheesecake batter over crusts.
  4. Swirl: Warm raspberry jam slightly, drizzle on top, and swirl with a toothpick.
  5. Bake: Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 18–20 minutes until centers are just set.
  6. Chill: Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overbake—centers should jiggle slightly.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth texture.
  • Can be frozen up to 2 months.
  • Swap raspberry jam for strawberry or blueberry if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
  • Calories: 265
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Protein: 4g

Keywords: mini cheesecake, raspberry swirl cheesecake, heart shaped dessert, valentine’s day cheesecake