Raspberry Cream Cheese

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Raspberry Cream Cheese to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Raspberry Cream Cheese, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• COFFEE CAKE
• (PICTURED ABOVE)
• susan litwiller, medford, oregon
• Since this recipe calls for raspberry jam and not
• fresh raspberries, you can make this coffee cake
• any time of year and bring a touch of spring to
• your table.
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup cold butter
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• FILLING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese,
• softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and
• sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
• Remove 1 cup and set aside. To remaining
• crumbs, add baking powder, baking soda,
• salt, sour cream, egg and almond extract;

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Spread in the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. 2 For filling, combine the cream cheese, sugar and egg in a small mixing bowl; beat well

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Spoon over batter

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Top with raspberry jam

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Sprinkle with almonds and reserved crumb mixture. 3 Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen