Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups (355ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 cup (150g) black raspberry preserves
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup (75g) fresh black raspberries
Instructions:
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand. Transfer to a 9-inch springform pan and press firmly into the bottom using the back of a measuring cup. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to flash-set.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until velvety and free of lumps. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, maintaining as much air as possible until the color is uniform.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Mix the black raspberry preserves with lemon juice. Drop small dollops onto the filling and use a toothpick or thin knife to swirl into a figure-eight motion.
- Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. Run a thin knife around the edge before releasing the springform latch.