Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients - Collect all your ingredients: cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, raspberry puree, flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, buttermilk, and food coloring.
Step 2: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan with butter or non-stick spray.
Step 3: Prepare the Cheesecake Batter - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and raspberry puree.
Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients - In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Gradually add the dry mixture to the cream cheese mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Add a few drops of pink food coloring for that lovely hue!
Step 6: Pour into the Pan - Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake the Cheesecake - Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Step 8: Chill the Cheesecake - Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and let the cheesecake cool completely. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 9: Prepare the Topping - Top with fresh raspberries and a drizzle of raspberry sauce before serving. Get ready for the compliments!
Step 10: Slice and Enjoy! - Slice your beautiful Pink Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake and enjoy every delightful bite with friends and family!