Description
Cupid’s Amish Raspberry Swirl is a luscious dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy, light cream cheese filling swirled with sweet-tart thawed raspberries. This no-bake, freezer-set dessert is perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat for your loved one.
Ingredients
Crust
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen red raspberries, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Melt the margarine in the microwave or over medium heat. Remove from heat and combine with brown sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Press the mixture evenly into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 9 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Beat egg yolks: In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until thickened.
- Add cream cheese mixture: To the beaten yolks, add cream cheese, white sugar, and salt. Beat together until the mixture is smooth and light in texture. Set aside.
- Whip egg whites: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in whipped cream: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the stiff egg whites.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream and egg white mixture into the cream cheese mixture, combining them well without deflating the fluffiness.
- Add raspberries and assemble: Fold half of the thawed raspberries into the filling mixture. Pour this mixture over the baked graham cracker crust in the pan.
- Top and swirl raspberries: Pour the remaining raspberries on top and use a knife to gently swirl them into the filling for a marbled effect.
- Freeze and serve: Freeze the assembled dessert overnight. Serve chilled as a refreshing, creamy sweet treat.
Notes
- Ensure the raspberries are fully thawed to avoid excess moisture in the dessert.
- Be gentle when folding the whipped cream and egg whites to keep the filling light and airy.
- This dessert must be frozen before serving; do not substitute refrigeration as it will not set properly.
- If preferred, use real butter instead of margarine for richer flavor in the crust.
- Eggs are used raw or lightly cooked in this recipe; ensure they are fresh or consider pasteurized eggs for food safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Amish
