Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake, where zesty lemon meets sweet, luscious raspberry in a creamy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This visually stunning cheesecake is not only simple to make but also offers a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a summer picnic, or treating yourself after a long day, this cheesecake will impress with its vibrant colors and rich textures. Plus, it’s a make-ahead option that allows you to enjoy stress-free entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 oz) packages 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix well, then add eggs one at a time. Finally, blend in lemon juice, zest, and sour cream until smooth.
- For the raspberry swirl, cook raspberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water over medium heat until thickened. Cool slightly.
- Pour cheesecake filling into the cooled crust and dollop raspberry sauce on top; swirl gently with a spatula.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the oven for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg