Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that marries the tangy zest of lemons with the sweet juiciness of raspberries. This creamy cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion—be it summer gatherings, festive celebrations, or simply a self-indulgent evening at home. With its stunning visual appeal and refreshing taste, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare and elegant in presentation, it’s the perfect addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
- Beat cream cheese, add sugar and vanilla; mix in eggs one at a time.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and sour cream until smooth.
- Prepare raspberry swirl by cooking raspberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water until thickened.
- Pour cheesecake filling over crust; dollop raspberry sauce on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes; cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg