Cheesecake with Ginger-Lime Candied Raspberries

A luxurious no-bake cheesecake featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth cream cheese filling and finished with ginger-lime infused candied raspberries. The perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and refreshing flavors.

8 servings
4 hr 45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 spray Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 1 cup shortbread cookie crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • cup sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 10 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup crème fraîche
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces fresh raspberries
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Lightly coat an 8x8x2" baking pan with nonstick spray; line with plastic wrap, leaving a generous overhang.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Mix crumbs, butter, and salt in a medium bowl until it resembles moist sand. Press evenly onto bottom of pan. Cover; chill.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Place 2 tablespoons. cold water in a small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand until gelatin is soft, 5-10 minutes.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat sugar, butter, and salt in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With motor running, add cream cheese 1 piece at a time, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Beat in crème fraîche, orange juice, and lime juice.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Gently heat gelatin over lowest heat, stirring constantly, just until gelatin dissolves. Scrape gelatin into cream cheese mixture; beat to blend. Fold in whipped cream just to incorporate. Pour mixture over crust; smooth top. Chill until set, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD: Cheesecake can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled, or freeze airtight for up to 2 weeks.

    180 min

  6. 6.

    Cook first 3 ingredients, 1 tablespoon mint, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan over low heat until raspberries are soft and juices are released, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill foratleast1hourandupto1day.

    60 min

  7. 7.

    Using plastic wrap overhang, lift cheese-cake from pan and place on a flat surface. Cut into pieces; place on plates. Spoon candied raspberries over; drizzle with sauce and garnish with mint.

    10 min

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