Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups Maria cookie crumbs (or graham crackers)

2 tbsp sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup heavy cream

For the Raspberry Sauce:

1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp lemon juice

For Topping:

Fresh raspberries for garnish

Whipped cream (optional)

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