Description
Raspberry Cheesecake Lasagna is a no-bake, layered dessert featuring creamy cheesecake, fresh raspberry filling, and a crunchy graham cracker crust. It’s perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces fresh raspberries (plus more for serving)
- 1 cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- 2 3/4 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make raspberry filling: In a pot, combine fresh raspberries, cold water, cornstarch, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare graham cracker crust: Mix crushed graham crackers, kosher salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 13×9 inch dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Make cream cheese layer: Beat softened cream cheese with confectioners sugar until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over crust.
- Layer raspberry filling over cream cheese layer carefully. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Prepare whipped cream topping: Beat vanilla extract, remaining 1 cup heavy cream, and confectioners sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over raspberry layer.
- Garnish with extra graham cracker crumbs and fresh raspberries if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Allow raspberry filling to cool completely before layering to avoid melting the cream cheese layer.
- Press graham cracker crust firmly to ensure it holds together.
- Add a splash of lemon juice to raspberry filling for enhanced tartness.
- Use low-fat or dairy-free alternatives for cream cheese and cream to adjust dietary needs.
- Chill for several hours or overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Freezing not recommended as texture may change; if freezing, thaw overnight in fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Refrigerated
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Raspberry Cheesecake Lasagna, no bake cheesecake, layered berry dessert, summer cheesecake, raspberry dessert