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Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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For the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tbsp sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press about 1 tbsp of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup.
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For the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crusts in the muffin cups. Drop a small amount of raspberry preserves on top and swirl it into the batter using a toothpick.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the centers are set. Allow to cool completely before removing from the muffin tin.
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Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve.