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