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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Valentines Day Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (finely crushed for an even crust)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 4 cups fresh whipping cream
  • 11 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 
  • 3 tbsps milk

RASPBERRY FILLING

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsps cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the cornstarch and sugar until no cornstarch lumps remain.
  • Add the water, raspberries, and lemon juice to the pan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
  • Set aside.

CRUST

  • Prepare the crust by stirring together melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar until well combined.
  • Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, ensuring it covers the entire base of the dish uniformly.

CREAM CHEESE LAYER

  • In a large bowl, beat together powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Gently fold in the whipped cream until well incorporated.
  • Carefully spread this cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, being cautious not to break the crust.
  • Once the cream cheese layer is evenly spread, carefully add the cooled raspberry filling on top.
  • Spread it gently to cover the entire surface.
  • This layer should be added with care to maintain the integrity of the dessert layers below.
  • Chill the assembled dessert in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to allow the layers to set properly.
  • Once chilled, the dessert is ready to be served.
Keyword special treat for valentine's day, valentines day dessert